Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday that to destroy Hamas Israel intends to take full control of the Gaza Strip and eventually transfer its administration to friendly Arab forces, as the Security Cabinet discussed a widening of its 22-month offensive.

Nagaland minister and national spokesperson for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Mmhonlmo Kikon, resigned from the party on Wednesday, citing personal reasons tied to broader public engagement.

The Israeli PM says he seeks full control of Gaza, the removal of Hamas and then to transfer governance to another party. 

​The Israeli PM says he seeks full control of Gaza, the removal of Hamas and then to transfer governance to another party.