Good afternoon.
I'm glad you came here
because I'd like to take the opportunity to puncture the lies and tell the truth.
Israel is preparing to take control of Gaza City.
In a news conference on Sunday,
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu laid out and defended this controversial plan.
Israel's security cabinet instructed the IDF to dismantle the two remaining Hamas strongholds in Gaza City and the central camps.
This is the best way to end the war and the best way to end it speedily.
The decision marks a significant tactical shift for Israel.
The Israeli military currently controls about 75% of the Gaza Strip.
But this would be the first time its military has been asked to hold and maintain control of Gaza's largest city.
And it would pave the way for a phased military takeover of the entire enclave.
which could lead to the deaths of more Palestinian civilians and the Israeli hostages still being held there.
From the newsroom of The Washington Post, this is Post Reports.
I'm Colby Echowitz.
It's Tuesday, August 12th.
Today, I talk with the Post reporter in Tel Aviv, Shira Rubin, about Israel's plan,
the local and global condemnation it's faced, and why Israeli leadership does not seem phased.
Shira, hello.
Thank you so much for joining us.