Israeli officials are divided over the handling of the war against Hamas in Gaza. A member of the War Cabinet cast doubt on the strategy for releasing hostages, claiming that only a ceasefire deal can win their release. Former army chief Gadi Eisenkot criticized the belief that the hostages could be freed by other means, calling it an illusion. Netanyahu's opponents accuse him of delaying postwar discussions to avoid investigations, maintain his coalition, and postpone elections.
