List of 33 hostages to be released in first stage of deal published
Pending the cabinet’s approval of the deal, the release of the hostages would be able to begin on Sunday, the Prime Minister’s Office stated.
The list of names on the ministry’s website shows that a vast majority of those arrested were after the Hamas attacks on October 7, 2023.
Ministers Smotrich and Ben-Gvir voted against the deal.
The poll also showed that 19% of the public opposes the deal and 8% have no opinion on the matter.
Gaza cannot be used as a launching pad for rocket attacks or ground invasions by Hamas. We must increase our vigilance and internalize that after this 15-month war, our enemy has not gone anywhere.
Sources close to US President-elect Donald Trump have reportedly conveyed a stern warning to Israeli officials.
Barnea has made no fully public comments and endeavored to stay in the shadows.