Israel's Netanyahu expected to push for plan to 'occupy' Gaza

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to push to "occupy all of the Gaza Strip" as ceasefire talks with Hamas founder and the hunger crisis in the besieged Palestinian enclave spirals.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to push to "occupy all of the Gaza Strip" as ceasefire talks with Hamas founder and the hunger crisis in the besieged Palestinian enclave spirals.

A bid by Netanyahu to occupy all of Gaza would follow similar calls from members of his far-right government upon whom his fragile coalition relies, and could mark a significant shift in policy since Israel withdrew from the territory in 2005.

Officials from Netanyahu's office said in a statement shared with NBC News on Monday night that the Israeli leader had decided to "occupy all of the Gaza Strip, including areas where hostages may be held."

The statement was shared in Hebrew and the term used can be translated to mean both "occupy" and "conquer." Netanyahu's office did not immediately respond to a request for clarification on the intended definition, but Israeli media, including The Times of Israel, reported that Netanyahu intended to "fully occupy" the enclave.

A family living in a makeshift tent in Yarmouk camp, where they pick out food scraps among waste material, on Wednesday.Dawoud Abo Alkas / Anadolu via Getty ImagesIsraeli media reported that Netanyahu would hold a limited security meeting Tuesday to discuss the future of Israel's campaign in Gaza.