National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir praised Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich's request to cancel last week's cabinet decision approving the Gaza Peace Council, N12 reports. Ben-Gvir said only Israel can destroy Hamas and stated he will demand Prime Minister Netanyahu bring the agreement to a Knesset vote.
The statement follows Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich's request to cancel last week's cabinet decision that approved the establishment of the Gaza Peace Council, as reported by N12. Ben-Gvir's praise of the cancellation aligns with his previous opposition to foreign involvement in Gaza, arguing that only Israel should manage the campaign against Hamas. The minister said he would demand Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu bring the underlying agreement to a Knesset vote, rather than leaving it opaque. The development underscores coalition tensions over the management of post-war Gaza, with right-wing lawmakers pushing for a more unilateral Israeli approach.
3 developments
- StrongSmotrich says Gaza deal bad for Israel, vows to continue campaign in 'creative ways'
- DevelopingBen Gvir tells advisers to cut off talks with Smotrich, Feiglin, Zehut party
- DevelopingCommentary questions Smotrich's approach to advancing northern Gaza settlements
- StrongBen Gvir confirms he and Smotrich will not run together, repeats 'two heads' argument
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