Israel’s security cabinet on Sunday approved an expanded military operation in Gaza that would include relocating the enclave’s entire population to the south, according to an Israeli official, while a minister described the plan as a move to “conquer” the territory.

Reports say Israel now eyeing occupation of entire enclave, control of aid and possible expulsion of Palestinians.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced plans for an "intensive" military operation in Gaza aimed at destroying Hamas. Netanyahu’s announcement follows his security cabinet’s recent approval of a new plan to seize and hold territory in Gaza.