The United States said Tuesday that Hamas had chosen war by refusing to release hostages, as Israel unleashed its most intense strikes since a ceasefire and vowed to continue fighting until all hostages area returned.
"Hamas could have released hostages to extend the ceasefire but instead chose refusal and war," National Security Council spokesman Brian Hughes said in a statement.
White House says Hamas chose war by refusing to release hostages
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Israeli Foreign Minister: The military operation in Gaza is not for one day and will continue in the coming days
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The Palestinian envoy: We call on the Security Council to declare its commitment to the two-state solution
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Israel's representative to the United Nations: Hamas has rejected all proposals for the release of prisoners and refuses every opportunity for peace
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Israeli Channel 14: The Israeli government will hold a session this evening to approve the dismissal of the Shin Bet chief
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