Netanyahu Wants Full Gaza Control – Israel-Gaza War Update
Israel-Gaza War: Security Cabinet Meets as Netanyahu Faces Mounting Pressure – Live Updates
Teh latest news from the Israel-Gaza war, as Israel’s security cabinet meets amid growing domestic and international pressure on Benjamin Netanyahu.
Key Developments
Security Cabinet Meeting: Israel’s security cabinet is currently meeting to discuss potential responses to Hamas, following recent ceasefire proposals.
Netanyahu Under Pressure: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing increasing calls for his resignation, both from within his own coalition and from protest movements across Israel.
Ceasefire Talks: Negotiations for a ceasefire and the release of hostages continue, mediated by Qatar, Egypt, and the United States.
Humanitarian Crisis: The humanitarian situation in Gaza remains dire, with shortages of food, water, and medical supplies.
* international Concerns: International concern is growing over the escalating violence and the potential for a wider regional conflict.
Live Updates: Israel-Gaza War – August 7, 2025
16:30 BST: Israel’s security cabinet has begun its meeting, with the primary focus on evaluating potential responses to Hamas’s continued rocket fire and tunnel construction.Sources indicate a range of options are on the table, from limited strikes to a full-scale ground offensive. The cabinet is also expected to discuss the ongoing hostage negotiations.
16:00 BST: Protests continue to swell across Israel, with demonstrators demanding Netanyahu’s resignation and calling for a renewed push for a hostage deal. Families of hostages have been particularly vocal, accusing the government of failing to prioritize the return of their loved ones.15:30 BST: The United Nations has issued a stark warning about the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Gaza. The UN agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA, reports that essential supplies are dwindling rapidly, and the healthcare system is on the brink of collapse.
15:00 BST: Qatar has confirmed that it is continuing to mediate between Israel and Hamas,but says that significant obstacles remain. A Qatari official stated that Hamas is demanding a complete ceasefire and the withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza as preconditions for any hostage release.14:30 BST: Benjamin Netanyahu is facing a growing chorus of criticism from within his own coalition. Several prominent ministers have publicly called for a change in leadership, arguing that Netanyahu is hindering efforts to secure a ceasefire and bring the hostages home.
14:00 BST: The US State Department has reiterated its call for a ceasefire in Gaza, emphasizing the urgent need to protect civilians and prevent further escalation. Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke with Netanyahu earlier today, urging him to consider a more flexible approach to the negotiations.
13:30 BST: Reports are emerging of increased Israeli military activity near the border with Lebanon. This comes amid heightened tensions with Hezbollah,which has been exchanging fire with Israel in recent weeks.
13:00 BST: Hamas has released a statement claiming duty for a rocket attack on southern Israel earlier today. The statement warned that further attacks would be launched if Israel continued its “aggression” in Gaza.
12:30 BST: The Palestinian Red Crescent Society reports that its medical teams are struggling to cope with the influx of casualties in Gaza. The association is appealing for urgent donations of medical supplies and equipment.
12:00 BST: A senior Israeli official has told the Guardian that the security cabinet is considering a “limited operation” in Gaza aimed at dismantling Hamas’s tunnel network. The official cautioned that a full-scale ground offensive remains a possibility.
11:30 BST: Families of hostages are staging a presentation outside the Israeli parliament, demanding that lawmakers take action to secure their release. The protesters are holding signs with