{"id":14238,"date":"2024-01-18T14:46:25","date_gmt":"2024-01-18T14:46:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shareperformanceinsight.com\/index.php\/2024\/01\/18\/israeli-war-cabinet-divided-over-plans-to-scale-back-gaza-war\/"},"modified":"2024-01-18T14:46:25","modified_gmt":"2024-01-18T14:46:25","slug":"israeli-war-cabinet-divided-over-plans-to-scale-back-gaza-war","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shareperformanceinsight.com\/index.php\/2024\/01\/18\/israeli-war-cabinet-divided-over-plans-to-scale-back-gaza-war\/","title":{"rendered":"Israeli war cabinet divided over plans to scale back Gaza war"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"paywall has-gated-overlay gated-article-body\">\n<div class=\"article-gating gated-overlay\">\n<div class=\"article-gating-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"article-gating-title\">Read this article for free!<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-gating-subtitle\">Plus get unlimited access to thousands of articles, videos and more with your free account!<\/div>\n<div class=\"message error hide\"><span>Please enter a valid email address.<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"article-gating-legal\">By entering your email, you are agreeing to Fox News Terms of Service and Privacy Policy, which includes our Notice of Financial Incentive. To access the content, check your email and follow the instructions provided.\n      <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"speakable\">Israel\u2019s top government officials are in disagreement about whether to scale back the war against Hamas in Gaza and focus on a more substantial hostage release deal.<\/p>\n<p class=\"speakable\">War cabinet member Gadi Eisenkot, whose son was recently killed while fighting in Gaza, issued a public call for Israel to engage in serious hostage negotiations. He was joined by fellow cabinet member Benny Gantz, but other members insist that the war against Hamas must continue.<\/p>\n<p>Israel\u2019s leaders must \u2018show courage and to lead to a large deal which will bring home the hostages,\u2019 Eisenkot said this week, according to Israeli media. \u2018Your time is running out, and each day that passes endangers their lives.\u2019<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has criticized even the partial withdrawal of troops Israel conducted earlier this month. Defense Minister Yoav Gallant likewise warned that \u2018political indecision\u2019 could derail the IDF\u2019s efforts in Gaza, according to NBC News.<\/p>\n<p>Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has repeatedly stated that the war against Hamas is expected to continue in some form for \u2018many more months.\u2019<\/p>\n<p>President Biden\u2019s administration has urged Israel to scale back its Gaza offensive, but a recent poll shows that Israeli citizens largely oppose listening to that advice. A huge majority of Israeli citizens, 66%, supported continued heavy bombing in Gaza, according to a January 2 poll from the Israel Democracy Institute.<\/p>\n<p>According to the poll, 56% of Israelis believe that continuing intensive fighting in Gaza remains the most effective means of getting their hostages home.<\/p>\n<p>The IDF announced plans to partially scale back its offensive in southern Gaza earlier this week.<\/p>\n<p>Gallant said at a news conference Monday that Israel recently ended its intensive ground operation in northern Gaza after taking military control of the area and that he expected similar action would happen in the south as well.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018It will end soon. In both places we will reach the moment for the next stage,\u2019 he said, referencing both northern and southern Gaza.<\/p>\n<p>Gallant did not provide specifics as to when troops, tanks and other equipment would be removed from the territory. He also ruled out a cease-fire, saying military pressure on Hamas is the best way to secure the release of the more than 100 hostages still in Hamas captivity.<\/p>\n<p>Fox News\u2019 Lawrence Richard contributed to this report<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>This post appeared first on FOX NEWS<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Read this article for free! Plus get unlimited access to thousands of articles, videos and more with your free account! Please enter a valid email address. By entering your email, you are agreeing to Fox News Terms of Service and Privacy Policy, which includes our Notice of Financial Incentive. 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