Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich is demanding assurances that the IDF will continue operating in Gaza once the impending hostage deal with Hamas is completed. Smotrich wants to achieve the war goals of toppling Hamas's military and governing capabilities. National Security Minister MK Itamar Ben-Gvir is also applying pressure to prevent the deal, as both ministers believe the concessions Israel is likely to make are unacceptable. The deal must pass votes in the National Security Cabinet and the government plenum, but the question remains whether the far-right ministers will leave the government and vote to disperse the Knesset.