Minister of Energy and Infrastructure Eli Cohen said there is "readiness to advance a hostage deal, but it's difficult to estimate when it will happen." In an interview with ynet studio, he added: "A window of opportunity has emerged after the war with Iran, and we definitely feel the pressure that the US is putting on the mediators, but from experience - it's difficult to estimate the exact timing for a deal." When asked about the significance of National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir's opposition to the deal, he replied: "It could be a maneuver for his base."