Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel plans to widen its coming offensive beyond Gaza City to the last areas not yet under Israeli control, and where most of Gaza's 2 million residents have sought shelter as the territory slides toward famine.

The Israeli government said last week that it wanted to capture Gaza City, but how and when it will proceed has yet to be decided.

The legendary band U2 has always been outspoken about their views and they are now sharing their thoughts about the conflict in Gaza.

But unlike Kneecap, who have unreservedly called for a free Palestine, the members of U2 seem almost as concerned with the soul of Israel as they do with the suffering of Palestine. “When did a just war to defend the country turn into an unjust land grab?

Bono and his bandmates have released personal statements condemning Hamas' "diabolical" actions and how Benjamin Netanyahu and the Israeli government deserve "our categorical and unequivocal condemnation.

His plan for a new Gaza offensive has been widely condemned by critics who say it is likely to worsen the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and further endanger the hostages still being held by Hamas.

Israel sparked international condemnation on Friday after its security cabinet approved an expansion of its military offensive in Gaza.