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Smotrich says Netanyahu vowed Israel to pursue ‘gradual takeover’ of entire Gaza Strip
Israeli PM Netanyahu Says Gaza Ceasefire Will Not Begin Until Hostage Names Released
Israel approves Gaza ceasefire and hostage release
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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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.
Israeli Right pressures Benjamin Netanyahu on ceasefire deal
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was dealing with headwinds from his own coalition Thursday after right-wing members expressed their unhappiness with the Israel–Hamas ceasefire agreement. Two members of his governing coalition,
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.
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Decrying deal, Smotrich says his party will bolt gov’t unless it’s certain war will resume ‘at full scale’
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Religious Zionism reiterates opposition to hostage deal, demands resumption of fighting after first phase
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'Significant progress' in talks between Netanyahu, Smotrich regarding hostage deal
Talks between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich regarding the hostage deal progressed significantly on Friday. Smotrich's demands from the prime minister that Israel will continue the war in Gaza and that Israel will have control over the distribution of humanitarian aid have been accepted.
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Religious Zionism says will quit coalition if no return to war after deal’s 1st phase
Smotrich's far-right party said to demand up-front guarantees from PM; MK Sukkot: 'In all likelihood, we will resign from the government'
Israel-Hamas ceasefire live: Netanyahu’s security cabinet to sign off deal so hostages can be freed on Sunday
Netanyahu’s security cabinet to sign off deal so hostages can be freed on Sunday - Netanyahu’s security cabinet is meeting to approve the deal ahead of a wider government vote on Saturday
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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.
Netanyahu Strikes Cautious Tone on Gaza Cease-Fire as He Tries to Hold Government Together
The Israeli prime minister has to convince his right-wing base that the arguments he made against ending the war for 15 months no longer apply.