# United Nations secretary general António Guterres says he is alarmed that Israel plans to expand ground operations in Gaza. Israel’s security cabinet has approved a plan to expand its military offensive against Hamas, which includes the capture of Gaza and the holding of its territory. The cabinet also approved, in principle, a plan to deliver aid through private companies. UN deputy spokesperson, Farhan Haq, says this will inevitably lead to countless more civilians being killed:
UN chief concerned by Israel’s plan to expand its military offensive in Gaza [SOUND]
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