Sept. 13 (UPI) -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Friday war in the Gaza Strip "could happen at any moment," perhaps even before snap elections next week, when he could be replaced as Israeli leader.
Netanyahu hinted a possible military operation in Gaza after returning from a visit to Russia, where he met with President Vladimir Putin. He made the comments after an exchange of fire this week between Israeli forces and Hamas. Netanyahu has faced criticism that he and his Cabinet haven't been tough enough on the militant group.