Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich threatens to dismantle the government if it proceeds with the second phase of the ceasefire deal.

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Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich presents Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with list of demands to ensure Israel's security - even if a ceasefire deal with Hamas is signed.

Senior researcher at the Dayan Center at Tel Aviv University explains the developments in the Gaza Strip in context of the hostage deal and the ceasefire.

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National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir sparked outcry Monday when he claimed he had repeatedly foiled a hostage-ceasefire deal with Hamas over the past year, while calling on Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich to again join him in thwarting an emerging agreement.

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Even if Ben-Gvir and Smotrich oppose the deal, the agreement will still have a majority in government and is still likely to pass.

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I have a national responsibility for victory and security, and I am ready to pay the price," the Finance Minister wrote.