Overview

• Netanyahu met for roughly two hours with Itamar Ben Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich in a bid to steady his fragile coalition following their threats over the Gaza plan.
• Itamar Ben Gvir warned his faction would leave the government if Hamas continues to exist after hostages are returned, and associates say he plans to vote against the deal without quitting for now, citing opposition to releasing convicted terrorists.
• Bezalel Smotrich said Netanyahu made a “serious mistake” by pausing offensive operations in Gaza at President Trump’s request.
• Netanyahu has endorsed Trump’s 21-point framework, which promises the release of all Israeli hostages and an internationally monitored transitional authority in Gaza that rejects annexation.
• Opposition leaders pledged to assemble a Knesset majority for the agreement, as Haaretz reported Netanyahu’s aides say he prioritizes returning hostages even at the risk of his government.