'We will not surrender': Netanyahu insists Israel will continue Gaza war 'until Hamas are no longer able to control' strip
Benjamin Netanyahu has insisted the war will continue 'as long as Hamas is able to control Gaza' - as reports suggest Israeli strikes have killed more than 90 people in the region over the past 48 hours.
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Israel's President doubled down on demands during a pre-recorded national address on Saturday, insisting his country would not pause fighting until Hamas was eradicated.
It comes just hours after Gaza's Health Ministry confirmed the rising death toll in the region.
Recent days have seen Israeli troops increase attacks in the region, putting pressure on Hamas to release its hostages and disarm.
It's a move by Netanyahu that many insist comes in a bid to appease far-Right backers.
During the speech, the president insisted "we will not surrender" as he addressed the nation, insisting he would not back down in the face of Hamas, he "will not surrender" and "not give in".
Hamas has called for a return to Phase Two of the original ceasefire agreement - terms Israel continues to forcibly reject.
It follows footage released by Hamas showing a third sign of life video featuring still-held Israeli hostage Elkana Bohbot.
The video came as the US and Iran conducted a second round of nuclear talks.
Netanyahu highlighted his support for action that could prevent Iran developing weapons during the address, once again backing the Trump administration on US efforts to stop Iran obtaining nuclear weapons.
Israel has not ruled out an attack on Iran's nuclear facilities in the coming months, despite Trump insisting the US was unwilling to support such a move.
Israeli officials continue to insist that preventing Tehran obtaining a nuclear weapon remains a priority.