On January 16, 2025, Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir announced his intention to resign from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government if the Gaza ceasefire agreement is implemented, calling the deal “disastrous” due to the release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners.

However, his resignation has not been officially confirmed, as Netanyahu’s office denied reports claiming Ben Gvir had resigned. This comes in the context of a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, which includes a prisoner exchange set to begin on Sunday, sparking widespread debate within Israeli political circles.

Yair Lapid and Benny Gantz confirmed the opposition’s support for the government to finalize the prisoner exchange deal and return the hostages, stressing the importance of overcoming political differences for Israel’s security.