❗️Israeli Yedioth Ahronoth reports that Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich’s Religious Zionist Party is contemplating leaving Israel’s coalition government following the Gaza ceasefire and exchange deal. – The Cradle
❗️Israeli Yedioth Ahronoth reports that Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich’s Religious Zionist Party is contemplating leaving Israel’s coalition government following the Gaza ceasefire and exchange deal.
Party members, including Israeli Knesset member Tzvi Succot, express concerns that halting military operations is a setback and are seeking assurances from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that the war will continue.
Smotrich reportedly fears that the deal could damage his reputation, drawing parallels from Israeli politicians and past agreements like the 1993 Oslo Accords.
Internal pressures mount as the party debates its position, with some members criticizing other coalition partners for supporting the cease-fire.
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