Opposition leader Yair Lapid proposes a "safety net" for any exchange deal with Hamas. Observers believe it is evidence of a consensus in Tel Aviv on the return of the kidnapped persons.
They say any deal would be viewed by large segments of the Israeli public as a victory for Hamas and the continuation of the war. The current government coalition is unable to complete any prisoner exchange deal in light of the position of Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir to topple the government if a "bad deal" is reached.