Israeli Far-Right Minister Ben-Gvir Threatens Netanyahu Government Over Hamas Ceasefire Plans

Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, leader of the far-right Jewish Power party, has issued strong warnings aimed at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government, demanding the complete dismantling of Hamas. Ben-Gvir threatened that his party would work to topple the government if Hamas is not definitively destroyed, even if it continues under another guise, reflecting his hardline stance amid ongoing Gaza conflict and hostage negotiations. Visiting the Al-Aqsa mosque compound, a highly sensitive religious site, Ben-Gvir called for a "complete victory" over Hamas in Gaza, asserting Israel's dominance at the Temple Mount and urging Netanyahu to pursue total military success. Both Netanyahu and Ben-Gvir marked the second anniversary of the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack with declarations of continued resolve, pledging victory and emphasizing that Hamas must never reemerge, underscoring tensions in the context of indirect peace talks in Egypt. These developments highlight growing political pressure within Israel and the fragile nature of its coalition government during the ongoing conflict with Hamas.