Israeli Cabinet Members At Odds Over Proposed Ceasefire Deal

JERUSALEM - JUNE 3: Israel's Minister of National Security Itamar Ben Gvir speaks during an event honoring the families of Police Officers, fire fighters and prison guards at the Israeli parliament on June 3, 2024 in Jerusalem. Two right-wing members of Israel's cabinet, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, said yesterday that they would quit their roles if the government agreed to the latest ceasefire deal announced by the US president last week. A US spokesperson has said they fully expect Israel to accept the deal, which entails an initial six-week ceasefire, if Hamas does. Nearly eight months have passed since Hamas's attack on southern Israel that sparked Israel's assault on Gaza. (Photo by Amir Levy/Getty Images)