Israel security cabinet approves plan to 'capture' Gaza, official says1 day ago Share Save David Gritten BBC News Reporting from Jerusalem Share SaveReuters The Israeli military has called up tens of thousands of reservists, saying it is aiming to increase pressure on HamasIsrael's security cabinet has approved a plan to expand its military offensive against Hamas which includes the "capture" of Gaza and the holding of its territory, according to an Israeli official. A Hamas official said the group rejected Israel's "pressure and blackmail". Asked about the Israeli plan to expand its offensive, President Donald Trump repeated a pledge to help get food to Palestinians there. Israel's security cabinet met on Sunday evening to discuss the Gaza offensive, which resumed when Israel ended a two-month ceasefire on 18 March. Israel cut off all deliveries of humanitarian aid and other supplies to Gaza aid on 2 March, two weeks before resuming its offensive.