MK Benny Gantz (Blue and White) convened an impromptu press conference in the south: "Israel must increase the attacks and act forcefully against Hamas in a way that will restore deterrence," he said.
"At the end of the campaign, we have to initiate a diplomatic process served by external elements and causing the space between battles gets smaller and smaller. At the moment the initiative is in the hands of Hamas; Israel should dictate the agenda."
Earlier today, Blue and White Knesset Members Yoaz Hendel and Zvi Hauser called on Ministers Naftali Bennett and Ayelet Shaked before the cabinet meeting not to attend, saying, "If you weren't given the authority and responsibility to decide, don't be there."