No-one can halt Israel’s war to crush Hamas, says Netanyahu

Mr Netanyahu made clear that Israel would ignore orders to halt the fighting, potentially deepening its isolation.

The conflict is nearing the 100-day mark (AP)

Israel will pursue its war against Hamas until victory and will not be stopped by anyone, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said in a defiant speech as the fighting in Gaza approaches the 100-day mark.

Mr Netanyahu spoke after the International Court of Justice at The Hague held two days of hearings on South Africa’s allegations that Israel is committing genocide against Palestinians, a charge Israel has rejected as libellous and hypocritical.