At least 227 Palestinians, including 64 children, have been killed in 11 days of violence.
On the Israeli side, 12 people have been killed.
U.S. President Joe Biden discussed the events in Gaza with Netanyahu on Wednesday, and told the interim leader that he expected “a significant de-escalation on the road to a ceasefire today.”
But shortly after Biden’s phone call, Netanyahu said he was “determined” to continue bombing Gaza until Israel’s “goal” is met.
Meanwhile, diplomatic efforts to secure a truce between the Israeli and Hamas authorities in Gaza have stalled, while the US continues to block the issue of the UN Security Council.
Israel ignores ceasefire call, death, destruction in Gaza – scene | Israel and Palestine conflict news
In 11 days of violent conflict, at least 227 Palestinians were killed, including 64 children.
On the Israeli side, 12 people were killed.
US President Joe Biden discussed the incident in Gaza with Netanyahu on Wednesday and told the caretaker leader that he expects a “significant escalation on the road to a ceasefire today.”
But shortly after Biden finished the call, Netanyahu said that he was “decided” to continue bombing Gaza until Israel achieved its “target.”
At the same time, diplomatic efforts for a truce between Israel and the Hamas rulers in Gaza remain stagnant, and the United States continues to prevent the UN Security Council from taking action on this issue.