"They are pressuring me instead of pressuring Hamas. And it is they, the leaders of Hamas, who should be under pressure," Netanyahu also said according to sources.
Prime Minister Netanyahu said that Hamas must first be defeated, and then investigate October 7 failures.
"The government cannot continue to evade its responsibility towards the citizens of Israel, the families of the fallen, and the families of the hostages."
It’s clear Netanyahu’s far-right flank does not want any deal, short of complete Hamas surrender.
"Netanyahu doesn't need to choose between a hostage deal and continuing his tenure as Prime Minister, he should make the deal,' Lapid said.
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Lapid said that his party would not allow this to happen "with polite protest from the sidelines."
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Office stated in response that "The decision came following discussions at the High Court."
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Poll by Channel 12 shows Likud and National Unity narrowing gap, with Likud at 20 mandates, National Unity at 23. Yesh Atid follows with 15, Yisrael Beytenu with 14 mandates.
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