Hamas calls Israel's plan to seize Gaza City 'a new war crime'

Hamas warned Israel that the operation would cost it “dearly”.

Hamas slammed the Israeli government's plan to take control of Gaza City as a "new war crime" on Friday, warning the operation would cost it "dearly".

"We warn the criminal occupation that this criminal adventure will cost it dearly.." Hamas said in a statement. (AFP)

"The Zionist cabinet's approval of plans to occupy Gaza City and evacuate its residents constitutes a new war crime that the occupation army intends to commit against the city," the group said in a statement. "We warn the criminal occupation that this criminal adventure will cost it dearly and will not be an easy journey."