US has been firm in stance against further escalation between Israel and Hezbollah
Prime minister again rules out Jewish settlement of Gaza following war
Claims have caused tensions with the US over the past week
Polls show drop in support for coalition, with Religious Zionism affected the most
Netanyahu says ‘significant problems’ that he ‘tried to iron out’ started a few months ago
Statement provokes response by PMO – Destruction of Hamas’ military and governance is war goal