Overview

• Opposition leader Yair Lapid proposes joining the government to aid in freeing 136 Israeli hostages held by Hamas.
• Lapid emphasizes his focus on returning hostages over political positions, offering a 'safety net' to the government.
• Criticism mounts against far-right ministers, with Lapid warning of increased tensions during Ramadan.
• Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich delays the national budget, risking government transactions.
• US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's regional visit aims to advance a hostage deal and promote a humanitarian ceasefire.