'They started war, could end it today': Israeli spokesperson slams Hamas for suffering Gaza children Amid mounting international pressure for a ceasefire, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu firmly ruled out halting the war in Gaza, vowing an intensified military campaign. The Israeli army, which had urged civilians to evacuate Jabaliya citing Hamas infrastructure, declined to comment on recent strikes. Netanyahu claimed Israeli forces were days away from a major escalation aimed at “completing the mission” by decisively dismantling Hamas. To provide perspective from the position of the Israeli government, FRANCE 24's Carys Garland welcomes David Mencer - Israeli Government Spokesman for the National Public Diplomacy Directorate in the Office of the Prime Minister.