Ben-Gvir and Smotrich are categorically against negotiations.

Israeli Finance Minister and National Security Minister Bezalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben-Gvir spoke out against Qatar's participation in hostage negotiations.

Ben-Gvir stressed that it is necessary to continue military action against Hamas to achieve a final victory over the group and not give it the opportunity to regain its strength. Smotrich also criticized the decision to send the head of the Mossad to Qatar for negotiations.

The war rhetoric of the ministers is causing discussions in international organizations, and the UK does not rule out introducing personal sanctions against them.

This also affects Israel's image abroad. Hamas leaders, meanwhile, stressed the need for a full ceasefire and troop withdrawal to discuss any deals or ideas for a peace settlement.