"Israeli Cabinet Divided Over Gaza Offensive Strategy"

Divisions have emerged within Israel's war Cabinet over whether to prioritize eliminating Hamas or negotiating the release of hostages in Gaza. Former military chief of staff Gadi Eisenkot and fellow war Cabinet member Benny Gantz are pushing for negotiations to release hostages, while Defense Minister Yoav Gallant emphasizes the need for continued military pressure to achieve war goals. The decision to scale back the Gaza offensive has drawn criticism from within Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government, with concerns raised about the fate of the remaining hostages and the lack of a post-war plan.