National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir leads a faction meeting of his far-right Otzma Yehudit party at the Knesset in Jerusalem, on January 22, 2024. ……CONTINUE READING>>>>>>
National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir has issued a direct threat to leave the Israeli government if any attempts are made to strike a “reckless” deal with Hamas for the release of hostages held by the Palestinian militants. This information comes from a concise tweet by Ben Gvir of the Jewish Power party, according to Reuters.
In the tweet, Ben Gvir stated, “Reckless deal = dismantling of the government,” amid ongoing reports that Israel is considering a potential long-term pause in its offensive against Hamas in the Gaza Strip. The pause is said to be brokered by Qatar and Egypt.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has consistently emphasized his commitment to dismantling Hamas, particularly in the aftermath of the October 7 cross-border incident where Hamas carried out a killing and kidnapping operation. Netanyahu argues that continued military pressure enhances the chances of recovering the 132 hostages held by the group. However, former military chief Gadi Eisenkot, a member of Netanyahu’s decision-making war cabinet, has expressed skepticism about the feasibility of rescue missions and advocated for a hostage deal.……CONTINUE READING>>>>>>
