National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir praised the move to cancel last week's cabinet decision approving the Gaza Peace Council, stating that only Israel can destroy Hamas. He said he will demand Prime Minister Netanyahu bring the agreement to a Knesset vote, according to N12.
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir on Monday praised Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich's request to cancel last week's cabinet decision approving the Gaza Peace Council, according to N12. Ben-Gvir stated that no international force can do Israel's work in Gaza and that only the State of Israel can destroy Hamas. He announced he would soon demand Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu bring the agreement to a Knesset vote rather than 'leave it in the dark.'
Ben-Gvir has consistently opposed the Peace Council framework. As The Zioneer previously reported, he called the draft agreement unacceptable to Israel and argued that destroying Hamas and encouraging Palestinian emigration is the only solution. The Peace Council, formed after Hamas announced it would dissolve its governing apparatus, has been a point of contention in Israeli political circles.
It remains unclear whether the Knesset will vote on the agreement, and what the status of the cabinet decision is after Smotrich's request.
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