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Ben-Gvir Threatens Exit Over Hostage Deal with Hamas

1/17/2025

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Israeli far-right Minister Ben-Gvir has issued a stark ultimatum to Prime Minister Netanyahu, threatening to exit the government if a hostage release deal with Hamas goes through. This contentious agreement, brokered by Trump’s envoy, seeks a cease-fire and a phased release of hostages, igniting fierce political tensions in the aftermath of the October 7 attacks.

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Israeli far-right Minister Ben-Gvir has issued a stark ultimatum to Prime Minister Netanyahu, threatening to exit the government if a hostage release deal with Hamas goes through. This contentious agreement, brokered by Trump’s envoy, seeks a cease-fire and a phased release of hostages, igniting fierce political tensions in the aftermath of the October 7 attacks.