Palestinian FM calls Israeli plans to take control of Gaza City 'disappointing' but 'expected'

Tamara Ceaikovski

(9 Aug 2025) RESTRICTION SUMMARY: ASSOCIATED PRESS Ramallah, West Bank - 9 August 2025 1. Various establishing shots of Varsen Aghabekian, Palestinian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates 2. Flags 3. SOUNDBITE (English) Varsen Aghabekian, Palestinian Minister of Foreign Affairs: "This (Israeli decision to take Gaza City) is a very disappointing decision, but one that is expected. Israel wants to control the entirety of Palestine, and it doesn't shy away from saying it. It's been saying