- Smotrich says bringing hostages home ‘not the most important thing,’ sparking outcry The Times of Israel
- Netanyahu says Israel won’t ‘pay any price’ for release of Gaza hostages Reuters
- Lapid after Smotrich hostage comments: ‘We’ll do almost anything to bring our children and parents home’ The Times of Israel
- Israeli Finance Minister Sparks Outrage After Saying Returning Gaza Hostages ‘Not Most Important Thing’ – Israel News Haaretz
- Hamas’s demands for hostage deal are ‘disconnected from reality,’ Israel’s hostage coordinator says CNN