Israeli war cabinet meeting ends with seemingly little consensus on next steps

In tonight’s meeting, there didn’t seem to be any sort of consensus about what the next steps are when it comes to any framework or deal regarding the release of Israeli captives from Gaza. The Israeli side is hesitant to make significant concessions, particularly regarding the release of thousands of Palestinian detainees in Israeli jails. This highlights the deep political divide across the landscape in Israel, indicating there is a long way to go in finding common ground. Tonight’s war cabinet meeting followed a broader Israeli cabinet gathering where coalition members, including those from Netanyahu’s Likud party, expressed frustrations. There’s mounting pressure from the right-wing faction of the government, threatening to withdraw support if Netanyahu agrees to a deal they deem unfavorable to Israel. Such a move would jeopardize the stability of Israel’s coalition, a warning they’ve reiterated for over a week now. On the other hand, members of the opposition, like Benny Gantz, have been vocal in their opposition to Netanyahu potentially yielding to the demands of the right-wing faction. Gantz has stated that if Netanyahu acquiesces, he will withdraw from the emergency government and the war cabinet. These conflicting positions underscore the complexities and challenges facing Israeli leadership in navigating the delicate negotiations and maintaining political stability amidst differing priorities and pressures. Al Jazeera’s Hamdah Salhut has the latest in occupied East Jerusalem. Subscribe to our channel: Follow us on Twitter: Find us on Facebook: Check our website: Check out our Instagram page: Download AJE Mobile App: #Israel #NationalUnityParty #BenjaminNetanyahu #BennyGantz #Hamas #Gaza #GazaWar #IsraelHamasWar #IsraelGazaWar #WarOnGaza #AlJazeeraEnglish