Benjamin Netanyahu's decision to expand his country's military operations in Gaza has fuelled grave fears for the total and indefinite occupation of the war-ravaged territory.
After more than 18 months of war, and concerns of an imminent famine from the humanitarian blockade of the Strip, the Israeli prime minister insists it's the only way to guarantee victory over Hamas.
Recent polling in Israel suggests at least 60 per cent of the population oppose the move and want the war to end to bring Israeli hostages home.
Middle East correspondent Matthew Doran has this special report.
WARNING: This report contains distressing details.
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