Overview

• The national security minister said he set a deadline for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to dismantle Hamas and enact capital punishment for terrorists or face his party’s withdrawal from the coalition.
• He argued the death penalty would deter future kidnappings and said Netanyahu committed to such legislation in their 2022 coalition agreement and in repeated personal assurances.
• Ben-Gvir maintained he opposed partial hostage deals and said the latest agreement, which he described as returning all living hostages, justified his continued participation in the government.
• In a new interview he urged an intensified campaign against Hamas following what he called a ceasefire violation, saying Israel is now freer to act militarily.
• He framed the ultimatum as a principled stance already conveyed in cabinet meetings and signaled the coalition could complete its term if Hamas is dismantled and the legislation passes.