Israel has approved a new plan to drastically ramp up its military offensive against Hamas — including seizing the whole of Gaza and holding its territories, officials said Monday. Prime

Stay tuned for all the LIVE updates on the Israel as touble loomes in West Asia, following missile strikes from Yemen and Israel going in a strong offensive against the Palestine in the Gaza Strip.  The plan is part of Israel's efforts to increase pressure on Hamas to free hostages and negotiate a ceasefire on Israel's terms.

Israel’s security cabinet voted Sunday to expand military operations in Gaza and establish a new framework for the delivery of aid, according to two Israeli officials.