Jerusalem: Knesset member Simcha Rothman a prominent figure in the Religious Zionism party allied to Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich declared on Monday that Israel should press for the “total surrender” of Hamas and voiced deep scepticism about the recently negotiated ceasefire arrangements.

Speaking to reporters, Rothman welcomed the return of released hostages but made clear his relief would remain incomplete until every captive is returned or accounted for. “(But) until I see the last one, I will not be quiet, of course. I don’t have any trust in Hamas, and I don’t think anyone in his right mind has trust in Hamas, so until I see the last one released or found, I will not be at peace,” he said.

Rothman whose party sits within Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s right wing coalitio

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