MK in Gantz’s party says it would join gov’t to ensure approval of hostage deal

21 August 2025, 12:28 am

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National Unity chair Benny Gantz attends a hostage deal rally along with MK Alon Schuster at the Sha'ar HaNegev Intersection in southern Israel, June 15, 2024. (Courtesy)

Blue and White-National Unity MK Alon Schuster is asked by the Kan public broadcaster about its report that Benny Gantz’s party is considering rejoining the government if needed to shore up votes for a potential hostage release and Gaza ceasefire deal.

“There are currently no contacts about joining the government, but if we understand that doing so will lead to the release of hostages then that is what we will do,” Schuster says. “What do you expect? That we will let the hostages die?”