Israel's far-right national security minister, Itamar Ben Gvir, recently resigned over a ceasefire deal just before it took effect. Ben Gvir expressed his belief that the remaining hostages in Gaza should be freed through the use of force. He welcomed the release of Romi Gonen, Emily Damari, and Doron Steinbrecher but criticized the deal that secured their freedom as a 'surrender.'
Ben Gvir emphasized the importance of securing the release of the remaining hostages through forceful means such as stopping fuel supplies and halting humanitarian aid, rather than through surrender. His resignation, along with two other ministers from the Otzma Yehudit (Jewish Power) party, is expected to weaken Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition.
