Following the announcement of a ceasefire with Iran, key figures in the Israeli opposition have called for an immediate truce in Gaza and the release of hostages held by Hamas. Opposition leader Yair Lapid described the war in Gaza as having reached a dead end and a failure, urging the government to end hostilities and prioritize securing the hostages' release. Lapid characterized the war on Iran as "one of the most glorious operations" but emphasized the need to shift focus to Gaza. The Israeli Chief of General Staff, Eyal Zamir, reportedly advised the government in a cabinet meeting that he favors negotiating a deal to free the hostages, warning that further military actions could endanger their lives. Zamir also expressed skepticism about the benefits of further weakening Hamas. Meanwhile, former Defense Minister Avigdor Lieberman accused the Israeli government of blocking hostage releases for political reasons. These developments come amid rising pressure on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government to resolve the Gaza conflict and secure the hostages' safe return.