Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Giles Snyder.
In Israel last night...
Protesters waving flags and pictures of hostages turned out in Tel Aviv and other Israeli cities in what are being called the largest protests in months.
Demonstrators are opposed to the decision by Israel's security cabinet to approve a plan for a military takeover of Gaza City.
They called for the remaining hostages held by Hamas to be freed and for an end to the 22-month-old war.
Israel also facing criticism from some European allies over the new Gaza plan.
which the full Israeli cabinet could approve as soon as today.
UN Security Council is expected to meet in emergency session today to discuss Israel's plan to take control of Gaza City in order to defeat Hamas.
Linda Fasulo reports the session was requested by numerous Security Council members.
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres described the Israeli security cabinet plan as a dangerous escalation that risks deepening catastrophic humanitarian consequences for Palestinians.
and could endanger the lives of the remaining hostages held by Hamas.
And Russia, China, Arab and many Western nations, including Britain,
France, Canada, Italy and Australia, oppose the Israeli decision.
Meanwhile,
President Trump has said that an expansion of an Israeli military operation in Gaza is really up to Israel,
and recently accused Hamas of not wanting to make a ceasefire deal.
The U.S. is expected to block any Security Council action at the meeting.
For NPR News, I'm Linda Fasulo in New York.
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