Israeli strikes across Gaza killed at least 92 people, including women, children and a local journalist, officials said Wednesday, as Israel prepares to ramp up its campaign in the strip, with the devastating war now entering its 20th month.

Israeli ministers have reportedly approved a plan for the full takeover of the Gaza Strip, according to media reports citing unnamed officials. The proposal to seize and occupy the territory for an unspecified period was approved in a vote held by Israel's security Cabinet early Monday, the Associated Press reported.

Video showed the aftermath of attacks with men found dead, including one still seated in a chair inside a Thai restaurant used by locals as a gathering spot, and several children lying motionless.