Israel's cabinet approves a plan to take over Gaza City.

That's Gaza's principal city and one of the last areas not already under Israel's control.

So what does the decision say about Israel's long-term plans?

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those who listen. Israel's cabinet has voted to expand the war in Gaza. The move also gives some

hints as to what the government

envisions for after the war. The plan is for Israeli forces to take over Gaza City. That

is the territory's principal city, or at least it was, before the war forced most people

out of their homes. So what would happen after that takeover is complete. NPR's Emily Fang is covering this from

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