There has been growing global alarm over Israel’s actions in the enclave and strict restrictions on the entry of aid, marked by a rise in deaths from starvation.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met senior security officials to finalise a new strategy for the 22-month war in Gaza, his office said on Tuesday, with media reporting he favoured a complete military takeover of the Strip.

Israel's Security Cabinet meets Tuesday to discuss occupying Gaza Strip after Netanyahu's office says decision made to take full control of Palestinian enclave