A senior coalition lawmaker has reportedly told families of hostages that he opposes the emerging deal with Hamas since it includes several phases and does not include the upfront guarantee of the release of all remaining captives.
Moshe Gafni, head of the Degel Hatorah faction of the United Torah Judaism party, even goes as far as saying he “doesn’t know” why his ultra-Orthodox party is staying in the ruling coalition.
“The matter is nearing its resolution, but not the one I want. The deal isn’t to my taste,” Gafni told relatives of hostages in the corridors of the Knesset, according to Channel 12 news and the Ynet news site.
Asked what this means, Gafni reportedly added: “I want a comprehensive deal with everyone [coming back], and the government is going for a phased deal. To be frank, I’m in the coalition, and I don’t know why. I don’t know what we’re doing in this coalition.”
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