Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Rejects Calls for Cease-Fire as Conflict in Gaza Continues and 70% of Jewish Israelis Call for His Resignation.

On Tuesday, Israeli troops continued their battle against Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip, with an estimated 800,000 Palestinians fleeing north from the besieged enclave. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected calls for a cease-fire and vowed to crush Hamas’ ability to govern Gaza or threaten Israel.

Since the conflict began on October 7, more than half of Gaza’s 2.3 million Palestinians have been displaced, with hundreds of thousands seeking shelter in U.N.-run schools and hospitals. According to the health ministry in Gaza, 1,530 people have been killed since Saturday, including 500 children.

A new poll released today reports that 70% of Jewish Israelis believe Netanyahu should resign from office as soon as the war ends. The same poll of Arab Israelis is said to have similar results.

The conflict has also seen the successful rescue of a captive held by Hamas. Despite the ongoing violence, the international community is continuing to call for an immediate cease-fire to end the bloodshed.