Against the backdrop of calls for a ceasefire from the world, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu clarified that "it is impossible to support with one hand the elimination of Hamas and with the other to pressure us to end the war, which will prevent the elimination of Hamas."

A sharp confrontation was recorded during the discussion at the cabinet meeting, when after his proposal to worsen the conditions of the terrorists was rejected, Minister Ben-Gvir criticized Netanyahu: "If you don't intend to implement the policy, just say so"

Ahead of the cabinet meeting, the minister answered the reporters' questions and referred to the issue of the Conscription Law, about which the ultra-orthodox Knesset members had previously threatened that they would not support further legislation until the law is settled

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant held a situational assessment in the presence of senior members of the defense establishment in light of the wave of attacks and ahead of the cabinet meeting that will take place later today

At the cabinet meeting, Netanyahu mentions the murderous attack in Hawara and says: "This terrorist's day will also come sooner than he thinks"