Israel: We Will Destroy Tunnels

Benjamin Netanyahu today vowed to destroy Hamas' tunnels at all costs, even as Israel called up an additional 16,000 reservists—bringing the total so far to 86,000 troops. "We are determined to complete this mission with or without a ceasefire," he said of the tunnels' destruction, as per Haaretz. "Therefore I will not agree to any offer that does not allow the military to complete this important mission for the security of the people of Israel." He also issued a get-in-line message to two ministers who have been critical of his actions against Hamas, saying "beware of what you're doing." Netanyahu's statement vis a vis the tunnels comes as ceasefire efforts are sputtering anyway, notes the AP, and on the heels of the worst day of casualties thus far in Gaza. (More Gaza stories.)