Israel approves plan to capture all of Gaza, calls up tens of thousands of reserve troops: report

Israel's military called up tens of thousands of reserve troops Monday, just as top officials approved a plan to capture all of Gaza and hold it for an unknown period.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's administration approved a plan to capture and hold all of Gaza for an indefinite period on Monday. (Reuters)

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed retaliation for the attack Sunday and participated in several defense meetings throughout the day. The missile reportedly evaded both Israeli and U.S. missile defenses, according to Israeli media.

"Whoever harms us, we will strike them sevenfold," affirmed Defense Minister Israel Katz.

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At least eight people were injured in the missile strike, though none of the injuries were life-threatening. Israel has not yet confirmed any specific military retaliation.

Palestinians travel in the ruins of Gaza City, Gaza, on Feb. 2, 2025.  (Ali Jadallah/Anadolu via Getty Images)

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IDF troops operating in southern Gaza also located weapons caches in the area, dismantled dozens of terrorist infrastructure sites, and eliminated a number of terrorists.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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