Itamar Ben-Gvir, Netanyahu
The first-stage ceasefire and hostage deal approved by Israel's cabinet on Saturday is a "complete victory for terrorism," Itamar Ben-Gvir said.
The Israel-Hamas war cease-fire began Sunday after a three-hour delay after the terror group didn’t reveal the names of the first three hostages to be released. Romi Gonen, Emily Damari and Doron Steinbrecher were named as the first 3 people who would be released on Sunday — as officials expect 30 more hostages to be released from Hamas captivity,
Itamar Ben-Gvir says he will return to Cabinet if the war against Hamas resumes ‘with full force’ to achieve its ‘decisive goals’
"In the past year, through our political power, we succeeded in preventing this deal from moving forward, time and time again," he noted.
National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir called on Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich to join forces in opposing the emerging hostage deal.
Just as the ceasefire deal with Hamas in Gaza was about to take effect, Israel’s National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, pulled the plug on his government position Sunday morning, but there is a strong,
Prime minister 'is once again choosing petty politics that endangers lives,' says Yesh Atid, calling to close two of the three available ministries
Israel's top general resigned on Tuesday, citing the security and intelligence failures related to Hamas' surprise attack that triggered the war in the Gaza Strip. Israel meanwhile launched a large operation in the occupied West Bank, killing at least eight people, according to Palestinian officials.
Dozens of Palestinian prisoners have been freed by Israel after three hostages left Hamas captivity in an exchange that took place after 15 months of collective grief and anxiety.
Israel's government faces a dramatic political shake-up as far-right leader Itamar Ben-Gvir resigns. His party storms out over the Gaza ceasefire deal, raising questions about Netanyahu's coalition stability.
Israel says the Gaza ceasefire will begin at 11:15 a.m. local time. The announcement from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office came after Hamas named the three female hostages it plans to release on Sunday.