Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a televised address that the military operation against Hamas is "continuing at full strength," appearing to reject international efforts to broker a cease-fire.

"Our campaign against terrorist organizations is still in full swing. We are acting now, for as long as it takes, to restore calm and quiet to you, the citizens of Israel. It will take some time "He stated.

Netanyahu went on to say that Israel wanted to exact a price from the "aggressor" and reestablish deterrence. He was speaking following an hour-long meeting of Israel's security cabinet.