Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich voiced strong opposition to a proposed hostage exchange deal at his party's meeting Monday.
"We have destroyed most of Hamas' leadership. Releasing hundreds of terrorists to rebuild it would be a grave mistake with significant costs," he said.
Smotrich emphasized the need for continued military pressure, individualized negotiations and the dismantling of Hamas.
"A partial deal with Hamas would abandon dozens of hostages, keep Hamas in control of Gaza, and prepare it for the next massacre. We will oppose such a bad deal with all our strength," he added.