Israeli Minister Threatens Coalition Over Gaza Deal

Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has threatened to topple the coalition government led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if a Gaza deal is struck that does not eliminate Hamas. Ben-Gvir believes such a deal would be a victory for terrorism and compromise Israel's national security.

Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir threatened on Saturday to bring down the coalition government if Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu enters a Gaza deal that would entail ending the war without the elimination of Hamas.

Such a deal would be "foolhardy, constituting a victory for terrorism and a threat to Israel's national security," the ultranationalist head of the Jewish Power party said on X. (Writing by Dan Williams)