Netanyahu: Israel is treating Gaza ceasefire as temporary

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (Maya Alleruzzo/AP)

Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said Israel is treating the ceasefire with Gaza as temporary and retains the right to continue fighting if necessary.

Speaking to the nation just 12 hours before the ceasefire is due to start, he claimed that he had the support of US president-elect Donald Trump, who he said he spoke to on Wednesday.