"The only thing that we should be focused on is changing the regime in Gaza, bringing down the terrorist regime of Hamas, and not the duly elected government of Israel."

Without naming him specifically, the Prime Minister spoke of false accusations made against "the IDF, the government, and the head of the government" with the aim of stopping the war now.

White House spokesman John Kirby referred to Chuck Schumer's speech urging Israelis to go with a different, more progressive leadership, and said that, "we did not interfere in any way with his words."

The State Camp party chairman and war cabinet minister joined a chorus of those criticizing Senate Majority Leader Schumer's call for new elections.

The Likud also stated that "contrary to Schumer's statement, the Israeli public supports complete victory over Hamas."

The hashtag #MarchForIsrael is being used to amplify a massive effort by Jews from across America to oppose efforts to eliminate Israel and attack Jews and to free the hostages.

Gallant toured the Yiftah Zikim base, telling the soldiers: "it will be a war which will change the situation forever."