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The Latest: Netanyahu facing opposition to reported plan for reoccupation of Gaza
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Relatives of Israeli hostages held by Hamas sail along the coast of the Israeli southern city of Ashkelon towards the Gaza Strip, in a protest demanding their release from captivity and calling for an end to the war, Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025. - photo by AP Photo/Leo Correa
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has scheduled a meeting with security officials to discuss a possible expansion of Israel's military operation in Gaza after the breakdown of ceasefire talks last month. The meeting could result in an order for the full reoccupation of Gaza for the first time since Israel withdrew soldiers and settlers two decades ago. Such a move would be aimed at boosting Israel's security, but is fraught with humanitarian and diplomatic risks.