Israeli foreign minister admits global pressure over Gaza war increasing

Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen said on Monday that his country may have up to three weeks to continue its bombardment of Gaza before pressure for a ceasefire ratchets up.

“From a political point of view, we recognise that Israel has come under more pressure,” Cohen said.

“The pressure is not very high, but it is increasing.”

He added that “in conversations I hold with foreign ministers, they emphasise the humanitarian issue [in Gaza], the aspect of their identification and shock from the October 7 massacre is reduced. There are also those who request - not publicly - to work towards a ceasefire.”