Israel's security cabinet has approved a plan to take control of Gaza City, in a controversial escalation of its war in Gaza.
A statement released on Friday detailed a five-point plan "for defeating Hamas" and "concluding the war".
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had earlier said Israel intended to take over all of the Gaza Strip, but the plan only mentions Gaza City.
Hamas has accused Netanyahu's government of pursuing "ethnic cleansing" and ignoring the fate of Israeli hostages by expanding the war, adding that the plan would "not be a walk in the park" and would face fierce resistance.
The UN warned that a complete military takeover would risk "catastrophic consequences" for Palestinian civilians and Israeli hostages held in Gaza.
Germany has since said it is suspending military exports to Israel in response to the plan.
