Smotrich: Thanks to Me, All the Hostages Are Here
The Finance Minister claimed that his insistence prevented Netanyahu from negotiating with Hamas "on one more, and one more, and one more," and added: "I have a very great influence on the war, this stems…
Assessment
Finance Minister Smotrich is publicly claiming credit for the return of hostages, asserting that his insistence prevented Netanyahu from engaging in piecemeal negotiations with Hamas. This is a direct assertion of political influence over wartime decision-making, revealing internal government tensions and his own perceived role in shaping the war's conduct.