Netanyahu's decision-making is significantly influenced by Trump's rhetoric and position on Gaza, creating a challenge for him to appear tougher than Trump. Many in Netanyahu's government feel emboldened, believing that Trump's support eliminates the need for negotiations with Hamas. However, there are concerns about the implications of this euphoria, particularly regarding the Gaza deal's stability and hostages' fate. Trump has expressed impatience with the phased release of hostages, especially after witnessing the poor condition of three recently released detainees, keeping negotiations on edge.
There was this feeling of intoxication in the room, like all of our Gaza problems are now solved because Trump said something.
The atmosphere among the ministers was that the Israeli government can't be less Trump than Trump on this.
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