Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that his new plan to expand the war in Gaza and target the remaining Hamas strongholds there was "the best way to end the war", defying growing

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defended his plan to take control of Gaza City and target the remaining Hamas strongholds, saying Sunday it was “the best way to end the war,” despite growing calls to stop the fighting.

Netanyahu backed the plan and continued to deny claims that there is widespread starvation in Gaza, claiming that reports are being exaggerated