Israeli Minister Slams Netanyahu Over Gaza War Deal

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir accuses Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of attempting to 'whitewash' a deal aimed at winding down the Gaza war, which U.S. President Joe Biden is promoting. Ben-Gvir insists any agreement should include the ousting of Hamas and threatens to leave the government.

A far-right Israeli coalition partner accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday of trying to "whitewash" a deal to wind down the Gaza war that is being advanced by U.S. President Joe Biden, and repeated a threat to quit the government.

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir told his parliamentary faction that Netanyahu invited him to read the proposal but the premier's aides twice failed to produce the document. Any plan must entail toppling Hamas, Ben-Gvir said. (Writing by Dan Williams)