Likud

The presenter made comments recommending the prime minister had motives to not take a hostage deal.

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Public appearances and the manner with which politicians, even those who might be considered to be sideline characters, matter, especially now, when tensions and emotions are high.

Israel lost valuable time in dismantling Hamas's rule over Gaza through "feet dragging," Gantz further said.

The members of the Knesset who signed the letter are members of Likud, Yesh Atid, Yisrael Beytenu, Shas, Otzma-Yehudit, United Torah Judaism, and the Religious Zionist Party. 

All in all, the coalition gained two seats, adding up to 46 total, while the opposition went down to 74, still making up a sizable majority of the Knesset’s 120. 

Edelstein is one of the Likud members who is considered a possible successor to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and his comment seemed to be a call on the party to choose a new leader.

According to the poll, a reservists’ party headed by Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism Minister Amichai Chikli (Likud) would win eight seats.

Responding to Gotliv's claims on X, judicial reform protest leader Bressler said she "is not moved by the campaign of lies.

"The shouts of 'now, now,' the outbursts during the Knesset meetings, these are weapons for Hamas, fuel for Hamas," Gotliv, an outspoken opposer to any ceasefire, told the hostage families.