Sister of Hostage Family Member Responds to Calls for Apology to Netanyahu

Ofri Bivas-Levi, sister of Yarden Bivas and sister-in-law of hostage Shiri Bivas, responded on Tuesday to radio host Yinon Magal, who claimed on air that she should apologize to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. In a Facebook post, Bivas-Levi stated, "The only ones I will ask for forgiveness from until the day I die are Shiri, Ariel, and Kfir." This statement came after Magal read out names of individuals he alleged participated in the book "Mr. Abandonment," including Tami Arad, Tamir Pardo, Nimrod Sheffer, Moshe Ya'alon, and Bivas-Levi. Magal asserted that these individuals are "abominable" and their only path to absolution is to vote against Netanyahu in the upcoming elections, calling it their only chance to atone for their actions. Co-host Ben Caspit strongly criticized Magal's remarks, labeling them "the essence of Bibiism." Caspit argued that it is absurd to demand an apology from figures like Tami Arad, whose husband has not yet been returned. He further accused Netanyahu of being "Mr. Abandonment" for leaving hostages behind, suggesting Magal was promoting a narrative where Netanyahu is the victim. Magal countered that Caspit's claims were untrue and part of "your culture." Caspit then directly challenged Netanyahu, saying, "You are Mr. Abandonment, sue me," referencing a potential lawsuit against Shlomi Eldar.