Israeli opposition figures have seized on a recent '60 Minutes' interview with United States President Donald Trump's Middle East envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, to criticize Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's handling of the Gaza hostage crisis. The interview, which highlighted a surprise Israeli strike on Hamas leaders in Qatar, sparked controversy after Witkoff and Kushner expressed feelings of betrayal and suggested that the attack undermined negotiations. CBS's portrayal, including Lesley Stahl's assertion that Israel bombed 'peacemakers,' was met with strong pushback from commentators who argued the strike targeted Hamas leaders protected by regional negotiators.

Despite the media narrative, subsequent events showed that the attack pressured both Hamas and its Qatari backers, eventually leading to a hostage-release deal. Witkoff later praised Netanyahu's leadership, while Trump publicly lauded the prime minister's courage and role in securing the agreement. Opposition leader Yair Lapid amplified claims that Netanyahu was forced into the deal, but Kushner clarified that Netanyahu acted in Israel's best interests. The article underscores Trump's continued support for Israel and his tough stance against Hamas, contrasting it with the opposition's celebration of the interview's perceived criticism.