Israel will continue until ‘total victory’ over Hamas, vows defiant Netanyahu

Israel continues to pummel the Gaza Strip (Ariel Schalit/AP)

Benjamin Netanyahu has railed against growing criticism from the United States against his leadership amid the devastating war with Hamas, saying the pressure will not stop Israel from achieving “total victory”.

In recent days, top officials in Washington – Israel’s staunchest ally which has provided key military and diplomatic support during the war – have publicly voiced their frustration with the Israeli Prime Minister and his government. US President Joe Biden has accused Mr Netanyahu of hurting Israel because of the huge civilian death toll in Gaza.