In response to escalating border clashes with Palestinian militia, Israeli forces raided the Jordanian West Bank village of Qibya, which was believed to be harboring militants.
Mr Netanyahu contends that his building policy in Jerusalem is no different from that of all his predecessors since 1967, when Israeli forces conquered the entire city.
The Palestinian Hamas movement that controls the Gaza Strip has agreed with other militant groups to stop the firing of rockets into Israel, providing Israeli forces stop targeting Gaza.
Mr Netanyahu has said he wants Israeli forces to "finish the job" and oust it from power in Gaza.
What happened once Israeli forces got on board?
