Smotrich says Israel should use 'fire and brimstone' to negotiate with Hamas

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said Israel should use "fire and brimstone" to negotiate with Hamas instead of relying on a process led by Qatar. 

Writing on X, Smotrich said Israel should "cut off contact" and take control of the situation by not letting Hamas set out how it will free hostages held by the group in Gaza.  

Describing Hamas as "nazis", the Finance Minister said Israel should have refused to cooperate with Qatari negotiations a long time ago and use force till Hamas is "begging" for a deal.