Israel's far-right finance minister wants a tougher plan, Italy warned of a "Vietnam" for Israel's army and thousands of people protested in Tel Aviv, calling for an immediate ceasefire and release of hostages.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday defended a new military offensive in Gaza that’s more sweeping than previously announced, declaring in the face of growing condemnation at

This is not the first time the Israeli prime minister has called for one final military drive to dismantle Hamas and end the war.