Israel approved a plan to significantly broaden the military offensive against the Hamas terror group in the Gaza Strip late Sunday.

Axar.az reports, citing the Timesof Israel, the plan provides for the “conquering of Gaza” and retaining the territory, an Israeli official said Monday morning.

The security cabinet unanimously approved the plan to expand the Gaza operation, the official said. It is expected to only be implemented after US President Donald Trump’s visit to the region next week, and until then, efforts will continue to reach a ceasefire and hostage deal with Hamas, Hebrew media reported.