Israeli Far-Right Ministers Urge Netanyahu to Destroy Hamas After Ceasefire Violations

The recent conflict between Israel and Hamas has seen increasing tensions as Hamas delayed handing over the remains of hostages, citing Israeli violations of the truce, while Israel accused Hamas of breaching the ceasefire by returning partial remains of previously recovered captives. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered immediate and powerful strikes on Gaza in response to these violations, under pressure from right-wing nationalist factions within his government that demand Hamas's complete destruction. Far-right Israeli ministers, including Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich, have called on Netanyahu to escalate military action to annihilate Hamas, arguing that the group’s continued defiance proves it remains a threat. Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett also condemned Hamas, calling for its destruction following ceasefire breaches. Meanwhile, Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani condemned the attacks and urged for Hamas's disarmament and a diplomatic resolution, highlighting Qatar's role in facilitating dialogue to stabilize the region. The situation remains volatile, with ongoing disputes over the ceasefire terms and the handling of hostages' remains complicating peace efforts.