An Israeli TV network aired details of a phone call between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former war cabinet minister Benny Gantz, revealing tensions within the unity government and failed efforts to reach a hostage deal. The call took place on April 27, before Gantz quit the war coalition, and followed Netanyahu's decision to limit the mandate of the negotiating team without consulting Gantz. The negotiations for the release of hostages held by Hamas ultimately fell apart. Gantz expressed anger over the change to the team's mandate, while Netanyahu dismissed his concerns and denied leaking details of the proposed deal.