Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet with a group of senior ministers on Thursday as the families of the hostages warn that moving into new areas could endanger the captives.

President Trump does not oppose Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's plan to launch a new military operation to occupy the entire Gaza Strip, U.S. and Israeli officials say.Why it matters: The Israeli security cabinet is expected to approve on Thursday a highly controversial plan to expand the war.

Experts have questioned Netanyahu’s full occupation plans for Gaza, suggesting it's political posturing. While Israeli forces continue targeting Hamas, humanitarian aid remains severely limited. The UN warns of unfolding famine,