Netanyahu says Israel will control ‘all of Gaza’ after latest offensive

Netanyahu also said on Wednesday that if “there is an opportunity for a temporary ceasefire and hostage exchange deal, Israel will be open to it”. This is the first time Trump’s plan has been mentioned by Netanyahu as one of the conditions to halt fighting. AdvertisementNetanyahu said Israel should avoid a “humanitarian crisis to preserve our freedom of operational action”, referring to Israel’s decision to allow a very limited number of humanitarian aid trucks into Gaza. The Palestinian group denies it takes aid. On Wednesday, the Israeli army said it allowed 100 aid trucks carrying flour, baby food and medical equipment into Gaza.