Hamas has revealed its plan for a 'permanent state of war' with Israel, urging allies in the Arab world to 'stand behind' Gaza amid fears the conflict could overspill into a regional conflict. 'I hope that the state of war with Israel will become permanent on all the borders, and that the Arab world will stand with us.' More than 1,400 Israelis have been killed in the last month, most of whom died during Hamas' initial incursion into southern Israel. Netanyahu also said resolutely there would be 'no cease-fire, general cease-fire, in Gaza without the release of our hostages.' Israel has made steady gains following weeks of devastating strikes into the Gaza Strip.
