Netanyahu says he is ready to go all the way in Gaza, despite pressures

Benjamin Netanyahu appears more determined than ever to go all the way in Gaza, ignoring mounting international and domestic pressures. On Monday, Aug. 4, a senior adviser to the Israeli government told the national press, speaking on condition of anonymity, of a major turning point: the prime minister, he said, made the decision to "conquer the entire Gaza Strip." This announcement came after the failure of the latest cease-fire negotiations, and as Israelis and their American allies say they have abandoned a phased agreement. According to the prime minister's office, the security cabinet will meet Thursday evening to instruct the army to achieve the war's initial objectives: defeat Hamas, free the hostages and ensure that Gaza is no longer a threat to Israel. In a video address broadcast Monday, Netanyahu stated his...