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The Latest Breaking News from Gaza City

Netanyahu ‘not a partner in peace’, says Scottish Labour leader Sarwar

The Israeli Government announced plans to occupy Gaza City on Friday.

Evening Standard · Aug 8, 2025

‘I will never leave’: Palestinians spurn Israel’s plan to occupy Gaza City

Israeli army kills at least 36 Palestinians across enclave, as reality of Netanyahu’s Gaza City takeover plan sinks in.

Al Jazeera · Aug 8, 2025

Plans to take Gaza City are met with defiance from war-weary Palestinians and anger by many Israelis

Israel’s decision to take over Gaza City has met with resignation and defiance by Palestinians who have survived two years of war and repeated raids

The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2025

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Photos show Israelis demonstrating for the release of hostages and ending the Gaza war

Israelis held protests calling for the immediate release of hostages held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip and for an end to the 22-month war. Israel’s plan to take over Gaza City to pressure Hamas renewed international calls to end the conflict and stirred fears for hostages still in Gaza.

The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2025

Voices: Netanyahu’s new plan for Gaza City will be the end of him

COMMENT: Local protests against the Israeli prime minister’s idea to escalate the war and take full military control of Gaza City have been muted so far – but his recklessness will eventually see him removed from office, says former diplomat Alon Pinkas

The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2025

‘I will live here, and I will die here’: Palestinians defiant as Israel plans to seize control of Gaza City

While some in Gaza City are preparing to evacuate to the south, others refuse to be displaced again

The Guardian - UK · Aug 8, 2025

Netanyahu’s plan to take over Gaza sparks anger and threat of sanctions from allies

Israeli political-security cabinet approved Benjamin Netanyahu’s plan to take full military control of Gaza City, but the move was roundly condemned across Europe

The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2025

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Israel Plans To 'Take Control' Of Gaza City, Sparking Wave Of Criticism

Israel's military will "take control" of Gaza City under a new plan approved by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's security cabinet, touching off a wave of criticism Friday from both inside and outside the country.

International Business Times · Aug 8, 2025

World responses to Israel's plan to occupy Gaza City

Global leaders are calling for a ceasefire and urging Israeli forces to halt plans to invade Gaza City

Evening Standard · Aug 8, 2025

JD Vance meets with David Lammy in Sevenoaks after Keir Starmer condemns Israel's plan to take over Gaza city

The Foreign Secretary said the pair would discuss the ‘developing situation in Gaza’ and the war in Ukraine

Evening Standard · Aug 8, 2025

Keir Starmer 'must expel Israeli ambassador after Gaza takeover plan'

KEIR Starmer must expel the Israeli ambassador after the country’s security council approved a plan to take over Gaza City, the Scottish Greens…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 8, 2025

Germany Suspends Arms Exports To Israel For Use In Gaza

Germany will halt the export of military equipment to Israel which could be used in the Gaza Strip, Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Friday, reacting to Israel's plan to take control of Gaza City.

International Business Times · Aug 8, 2025

Germany to stop weapons exports to Israel after Gaza takeover plan approved

GERMANY will suspend its arms exports to Israel which could be used in Gaza, Chancellor Friedrich Merz has said ...

The National (Scotland) · Aug 8, 2025

First Thing: Netanyahu announces plan to take over Gaza City in further escalation

The proposal would involve sending Israeli ground troops into the remaining territory and further displacement of starving Palestinians. Plus, Trump is compared to Stalin over revision of historical climate reports

The Guardian - UK · Aug 8, 2025

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The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2025

Inside Israel’s plan to seize full military control of Gaza

Benjamin Netanyahu’s plan was pushed through early Friday morning after a tense 10-hour marathon tense meeting, where the Israeli PM faced fierce resistance from his own chief of staff Eyal Zamir

The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2025

The Latest: Israel plans to take control of Gaza City, drawing international condemnation

Israel says it plans to take over Gaza City in another escalation of its 22-month war with Hamas

Al Jazeera · Aug 8, 2025

How the world is reacting to Israel’s plan to take over Gaza City

Israel’s Gaza escalation sparks global outcry with leaders warning of devastating humanitarian consequences.

Euronews · Aug 8, 2025

European leaders criticise Israel’s Gaza City takeover decision as humanitarian concerns rise

Israel's decision to seize Gaza City was criticised by European leaders over humanitarian concerns. Germany halted military exports, calling for immediate ceasefire.

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Evening Standard · Aug 8, 2025

Israeli decision to take over Gaza City ‘utterly unacceptable’ – Swinney

The First Minister has renewed calls for a ceasefire after Benjamin Netanyahu approved plans for a major escalation in the conflict.

The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2025

Starmer issues warning as Israel approves plan to take control of Gaza City

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The Guardian - UK · Aug 8, 2025

Outrage at Israeli plan to take over Gaza City that could displace 1m Palestinians

Germany says it will halt arms deliveries to Israel amid growing international anger over planned operation

The National (Scotland) · Aug 8, 2025

International community must stop Israel's Gaza City takeover plan, John Swinney says

Politicians across the UK have reacted to the news that Israel's security council has approved a plan to take over Gaza City

The Guardian - UK · Aug 8, 2025

Starmer calls Gaza City takeover plan wrong and urges Israel to reconsider

UK prime minister says occupation approved by Benjamin Netanyahu’s war cabinet will only bring more bloodshed

The Guardian - UK · Aug 8, 2025

Vance says UK and US have ‘disagreements’ over Gaza, as he confirms Trump does not back Palestinian state recognition – as it happened

David Lammy is hosting the US vice-president at Chevening, his grace-and-favour residence in Kent, where they will discuss the Middle East

Evening Standard · Aug 8, 2025

Israel ‘wrong’ to escalate conflict with Gaza City takeover plan, Starmer says

The Prime Minister’s intervention comes after Benjamin Netanyahu’s war cabinet approved plans for a major escalation in the conflict.

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