Israeli Ministers Threaten to Leave Netanyahu Coalition Over Biden's Ceasefire and Hostage Deal

Jun 1, 2024, 07:35 PM

Israeli ultranationalist ministers Bezalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben-Gvir, the Finance Minister and National Security Minister respectively, have threatened to leave Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition government if a U.S.-brokered ceasefire and hostage deal with Hamas is accepted. The proposed deal, presented by President Joe Biden, aims to end the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Both ministers have stated that they would dissolve the government if the agreement goes through, emphasizing their opposition to any truce that does not eliminate Hamas. The potential resignation of these key ministers could lead to the collapse of Netanyahu's government.