Israel-Gaza: Hamas official predicts ceasefire ‘within a day or two’

A senior Hamas official has said that he expects Israel and Gaza militants to reach a ceasefire "within a day or two" as cross-border attacks continue.

But Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday he was "determined to carry on" until "calm and security are restored to Israeli citizens".

There were more than 100 Israeli air strikes on Hamas infrastructure in the north of Gaza early on Thursday. 

Palestinian militants retaliated with rocket fire at targets in Israel.