Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel’s war against Hamas will not stop after ceasefire

The Israeli Cabinet was expected to vote on a plan that would halt Israel’s offensive in Gaza for several days in exchange for the release of about 50 hostages

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel will continue its war against Hamas, even if a temporary ceasefire is reached (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel will continue its war against Hamas, even if a temporary ceasefire is reached with the Islamic militant group to release hostages.

In comments made on Tuesday ahead of an expected Cabinet vote on a ceasefire proposal, Mr Netanyahu vowed to press ahead.