Politics

Some of Netanyahu's ministers have described the gradual approach as no longer relevant

Majed al-Ansari told journalists that Israel had not yet responded to Hamas's acceptance of a cease-fire in phases

New orders angered many reservists

Opponents of Netanyahu's position generally attend meetings of Israel's security cabinet

It is not clear what influence opponents will have as preparations for the military's advance on Gaza City move ahead

High-level figures are resisting the prime minister's demand for a comprehensive deal to end the Gaza war

Several leading figures are calling for a return to the phased approach to resolving the conflict beginning with a temporary truce

International Association of Genocide Scholars declared Israel's policies actions in Gaza met legal definition of genocide

Mr Trump might think military operation could be quick and clean

It could also be dirty and long

Israeli Foreign Ministry spokesman denounced conclusion as embarrassment to legal profession

Many Israelis ask if getting 10 hostages alive sooner is better than negotiating a comprehensive deal

Military plan expected to displace nearly a million residents of Gaza City would likely lead to more Palestinian deaths destruction endanger hostages lives

Hamas may not want to give up its insurance policy

Experts are skeptical Israel could now achieve what it has not managed to achieve in 22 months since Hamas-led attack on Oct 7 2023

Success should be defined as that Oct 7 won’t happen again

His ministers described that approach as no longer relevant and government has not officially engaged with Hamas response

That push called for 60-day cease-fire during which about half living hostages and remains of several others would be exchanged for Palestinian prisoners in Israel

Israeli officials described that proposal as only offer on the table

Only President Trump has power to pressure Netanyahu to end war