Netanyahu says Israel will 'take control of all' of Gaza Strip

Israeli forces will "take control of all" of the Gaza Strip, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday, as his military pressed a newly expanded offensive in the territory.

"The fighting is intense and we are making progress. We will take control of all the territory of the Strip," he said in a video posted to his Telegram channel.

Netanyahu also said it was necessary for Israel to prevent a famine in Gaza for "for practical and diplomatic reasons" after his government announced it would allow limited food aid into the territory yesterday.