The White House expressed disappointment with the initial response of Israeli Minister without Portfolio Benny Gantz to United States President Joe Biden’s proposed hostage deal, Walla News reported, citing a US official. Gantz and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant were briefed before the speech, though details of Gantz’s reaction remained undisclosed. Washington is also said to be disappointed by Gantz’s lack of a public statement regarding Biden’s remarks.