Far-right Israeli political parties, led by figures like Ben Gvir and Smotrich, are up in arms against Prime Minister Netanyahu’s potential support for a hostage-ceasefire deal. They argue that such a move would not lead to the promised ‘total victory’ but instead ‘total defeat.’ The fear is that if such a deal were to go through, terrorism would surge, necessitating the continued fight until Hamas is completely destroyed.
Ben Gvir and Smotrich are so vehemently opposed to this potential scenario that they have vowed to bring down the government if Netanyahu chooses to back the ceasefire deal. Their stance reflects a commitment to ensuring Israel’s security and standing firm against any compromise that could jeopardize it.
This high-stakes political drama underscores the complexities and challenges faced by Israeli leaders in navigating the delicate balance between peace negotiations and national security concerns.
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