
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the war in Gaza can “end tomorrow” if ”Hamas lays down its arms and releases all the remaining hostages.” Netanyahu made his comments during a press conference for foreign and local media on Sunday amid international condemnation of his plans. Israel said early Friday that it plans to take over Gaza City in another escalation of its 22-month war with Hamas. The decision, taken after a late-night meeting of top officials, came despite mounting international calls to end the war and protests by many in Israel who fear for the remaining hostages held by Hamas.