Defense Minister Yoav Gallant warned in last night’s security cabinet meeting that Israel’s updated proposal could result in “missing the opportunity” to close a hostage deal, reports Channel 13.
“We already decided to allow the movement to the north [of Gazan civilians], and if it doesn’t happen, there won’t be an agreement,” he reportedly said, referring to a key Hamas demand.
National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir asked, “Then you don’t have a problem with armed terrorists going north?”
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich insisted that the Israeli proposal from May 27 that US President Joe Biden had presented was not formally approved.
According to the report, both Science and Technology Minister Gila Gamliel, and Transportation Minister Miri Regev stress the urgent need to free the hostages, as they are dying in captivity.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ended the conversation by pointing out that the focus of the conversation is Israel’s response to Hezbollah, and that another meeting can be called to debate hostage talks.
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