For many observers, the incident was not simply about the death penalty but about the deeper authority of the prime minister over his fractious coalition. Speaking to The Media Line while touring border communities near Gaza, he said his party’s position was clear. “For those holding the hostages in Gaza, the only way for them to survive is to return the hostages or provide information. “His mandate is to destroy the terror organizations, return the hostages, and restore Jewish settlement and sovereignty in Gaza. For Tur-Paz, the prime minister has clung to the illusion of total victory while ignoring the opportunity for pragmatic compromise.