The British government asked for the visits to be held as part of a procedure designed to determine whether there was justification for imposing an arms embargo on Israel.
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir opposed the move and demanded that the hostages receive visits by international delegations as well.
A News 13 poll indicates National Unity Party led by Benny Gantz wins 30 seats if elections held today. Likud strengthens slightly; Yesh Atid receives 15 seats.
The report, which runs 103 pages, details intentional efforts by National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir to worsen conditions for security prisoners, and the denial of visits by the Red Cross.
Israeli deterrence in Iran is absent, while Iranian deterrence in Israel is strong. This is what Netanyahu might say as an opposition leader.
After the Iranian attack on Israel on Sunday, Ben-Gvir tweeted, "Impressive defense until now – now there must be a crushing attack."
Ben-Gvir responded in bold letters, "I understand that you are busy flattering the attorney general – maybe one day you will be appointed a judge – but the truth cannot be concealed.
According to his spokesperson, this will be to watch activists who "cause instability in the region."
The seemingly inconsequential spat between the two parties touched on simmering political tensions on additional issues such as the haredi exemption from IDF service.
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir called for a "crushing attack" on Iran, while MK Merav Michaeli argued that Israel should utilize the event to strike a hostage deal with Hamas.
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