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Smotrich says Netanyahu vowed Israel to pursue ‘gradual takeover’ of entire Gaza Strip
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Smotrich says Gaza war must continue, but doesn’t say if he will try to thwart hostage deal
Smotrich: If Israel doesn't return to Gaza after ceasefire, I will quit government
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Smotrich 'received assurances' Israel would continue war and take control of Gaza
Far-right minister says he 'received a commitment' that there would be a gradual Israeli takeover of enclave, despite ceasefire deal
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Hamas to be defeated, celebrations prevented in Judea, Samaria
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich successfully pushed for the ceasefire deal with Hamas to include a section requiring the prevention of celebrations following the release of convicted terrorists into Judea and Samaria.
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Smotrich: We won't topple government if Halevi is replaced & Hamas defeated
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich presents Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with list of demands to ensure Israel's security - even if a ceasefire deal with Hamas is signed.
Israel-Hamas ceasefire live: Netanyahu says hostage release to begin Sunday as cabinet meets to approve deal
Netanyahu says hostage release to begin Sunday as cabinet meets to approve deal - Netanyahu’s security cabinet is meeting to approve the deal ahead of a wider government vote on Saturday
Smotrich demands IDF return to fighting after first phase of deal
The statement indicated that Smotrich did not receive the assurances he demanded in an earlier meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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Decrying deal, Smotrich says his party will bolt gov’t unless it’s certain war will resume ‘at full scale’
The post In ultimatum to PM, Smotrich comes out against ‘dangerous’ hostage deal appeared first on The Times of Israel.
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Ben Gvir says he repeatedly foiled hostage deals, urges Smotrich to help him stop this one
National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir sparked outcry Monday when he claimed he had repeatedly foiled a hostage-ceasefire deal with Hamas over the past year, while calling on Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich to again join him in thwarting an emerging agreement.
Israel-Hamas ceasefire live: Gaza truce ‘could come at any time’ as Netanyahu minister tries to kill deal
Hamas has accepted a draft agreement for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip whilst Israel insists details are still being finalised
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich: 'Unfortunately, PM gave the green light to a catastrophic deal'
Finance Minister and Religious Zionist Party leader Bezalel Smotrich noted his disapproval on Saturday night of the implementation of the hostage-ceasefire deal. "Unfortunately, Prime Minister [Netanyahu] decided to give the green light to a bad,
Israel’s approval of the Gaza deal unmasks deep schisms that could threaten the ceasefire and Netanyahu’s political future
The ceasefire as agreed to in Qatar is set to last 42 days. Over that period, 33 hostages are expected to be freed in exchange for hundreds of Palestinian prisoners, there will be a slow withdrawal of the Israeli military from urban centers in Gaza and a surge of humanitarian aid.
Israel's cabinet approves Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal
Israel's government has approved the new Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal with Hamas, paving the way for it to take effect on Sunday. The decision came after hours of discussions that continued late into the night. Two far-right ministers voted against the deal.