According to the Times of Israel, citing Netanyahu’s office, he said this at a meeting with US Senator Rick Scott in Jerusalem.

According to the publication, Netanyahu insists that his move was "a message to Hamas: 'Don't bet on this pressure, it won't work.' I hope they understand that."

The prime minister also added that the US decision not to veto the UN Security Council resolution was “very, very bad.”

Earlier, the head of the US State Department press service, Matthew Miller, explained the words of US Permanent Representative to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield that the UN Security Council resolution on a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip for the period of Ramadan is not binding.