Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday claimed that the defence forces will “take control” of all the Gaza Strip, a day after he said his country is open to a potential ceasefire agreement with Hamas — but only under specific conditions.In a video posted to his Telegram channel, Netanyahu said, “The fighting is intense and we are making progress. We will take control of all the territory of the Strip.”“We will not give up. But in order to succeed, we must act in a way that cannot be stopped,” he added.Meanwhile, he also announced that “basic amount” of food will also be allowed into the Gaza Strip to prevent a famine for “diplomatic reasons”.“We must not let the population (of Gaza) sink into famine, both for practical and diplomatic reasons,” Netanyahu said adding that even friends of Israel would not tolerate “images of mass starvation”.Earlier on Sunday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office released a statement outlining the terms for a potential agreement, which include the release of all hostages, the exile of Hamas leaders, and the disarmament of the Gaza Strip.“The negotiating team in Doha is currently working to explore every possible avenue for an agreement—whether under the Witkoff framework or as part of a broader end to the conflict, which would entail the return of all hostages, the removal of Hamas militants from Gaza, and the strip’s demilitarization,” the statement said.These talks are reportedly based on a proposal from U.S. President Donald Trump’s special envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff. According to a report from Channel 12, Witkoff’s plan seeks to free most or all hostages, halt the fighting, and remove Hamas from power.Netanyahu has instructed Israel’s negotiators to remain in Qatar for the time being, which an Israeli official described on Saturday night as a sign of tentative hope that progress could be made, according to The Times of Israel.Meanwhile, conditions in Gaza continue to worsen. Overnight Israeli airstrikes on Sunday reportedly killed over 100 people, forcing the closure of the region’s main hospital. Aid organizations like the Red Cross have warned that the humanitarian system is on the verge of collapse, as Israel’s blockade has severely limited the flow of essential supplies for more than two months.Israel has launched a new military operation called “Gideon’s Chariots,” aimed at gaining more territory, moving civilians further south, and increasing control over how aid is distributed.Israeli officials say the escalation is intended to increase pressure on Hamas to accept a temporary ceasefire, although it does not necessarily mean a full end to the conflict. While President Trump has backed Israel’s stance, he has also acknowledged the severe humanitarian crisis, saying, “A lot of people are starving in Gaza,” and emphasized the need for the US to assist both sides.
