Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich reportedly threatened to dissolve the government and call for new elections during a tense cabinet meeting focused on the future of operations in Gaza. Smotrich expressed his dissatisfaction, stating that he has lost faith in the prime minister's ability and willingness to lead the military to a decisive victory. The coalition is currently fragile, holding only half of the seats in the legislature after recent departures. Despite the threat, a new election would require a formal vote in the legislature to bring down the government.