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While Netanyahu remains firm on total victory, cracks are visibly forming within Israel’s leadership. The foreign minister and intelligence chief expressed cautious support for negotiations, warning that Israel’s diplomatic position is weakening as more Western nations recognize a Palestinian state. Critics outside the cabinet have accused Netanyahu of risking the lives of hostages and the stability of the region to political survival, with some describing the situation as turning Gaza into Israel’s "Vietnam" — a prolonged, unwinnable conflict.