'This war will take time': Netanyahu says difficult, challenging days ahead

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to bring down a "mighty vengeance" against the Hamas movement, but also warned that the war would "take time".

"Hamas started a cruel and evil war. We will win this war, but the price will be heavy," he said during remarks on Saturday night, local time.

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"What happened today hasn't been seen in Israel, and I will make sure that it does not happen again. The entire government stands behind this decision. The IDF will immediately use all its power to disable Hamas' capabilities," Netanyahu said.

"We will beat them to death, we will take revenge on them for the black day they have inflicted on the State of Israel and its citizens."

"This war will take time, it will be difficult, challenging days are ahead of us."