Settlement Minister Orit Strock emphasized in a recent interview that Israel is committed to fully defeating Hamas, asserting that this is the only way to secure the return of hostages. She criticized the possibility of partial deals, stating that such agreements would not lead to victory or the release of hostages. Strock noted that there is an impression within the cabinet that the Prime Minister may still be open to partial deals, and urged for clarity on this stance. She called for a firm approach, insisting that Israel should not waver in its efforts against Hamas.