Hamas Rejection Of Deal: Ben Gvir and Smotrich Send Message to Netanyahu

After the murderous terrorist organization Hamas announced yesterday (Thursday) that it refuses the hostage deal proposed by Israel and instead offers a comprehensive deal that would end the war, Ministers Smotrich and Ben Gvir sent an unequivocal message to Prime Minister Netanyahu stating that Israel must not surrender to Hamas' demands and that military pressure should be further increased.

Member of the Security Cabinet and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, referred to Hamas' announcement rejecting the ceasefire and hostage release proposal, clarifying: "The State of Israel will not, God forbid, surrender to Hamas and will not end the war without complete victory and fulfillment of all its objectives, including the destruction of Hamas and the return of all hostages."

Smotrich added and told the Prime Minister: "The time has come to open the gates of hell on Hamas, to deepen the fighting until the complete conquest of Gaza, the destruction of Hamas, and the implementation of President Trump's plan for Gazans to voluntarily leave for rehabilitation in other countries. Mr. Prime Minister, forward. Give the order."

Ben Gvir to Netanyahu: "It's in your hands"

The Minister of National Security and Security Cabinet member Itamar Ben Gvir also addressed Hamas' announcement and appealed to Netanyahu: "Now there are no excuses, and it's time for absolute victory. Hamas' announcement allows Israel to realize its dreams. Dear Prime Minister – it's in your hands."

As mentioned, these responses come after Hamas announced that it refuses the deal proposed by Israel. Hamas submitted a counter-proposal for a deal which, according to their demands, would include ending the war, Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, rehabilitation of Gaza, release of Palestinian militants, and release of all hostages. At present, Israel opposes these terms.