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Ongoing Story· Day 37

Hostage Negotiator's Mother Slams Netanyahu Over Political Calculations

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i24NEWS ArabicPolitics

Hostage Families Activist Accuses Netanyahu of Exploiting Cause, Wasting Rescue Chances

Translated & summarized from i24NEWS Arabic by baba

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Families of Israeli hostages are criticizing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, accusing his government of politicizing their cause and wasting opportunities for hostage releases. Activist the activist for the families of hostages and survivors of captivity stated that the government exploited some families to justify military action while ignoring others advocating for a deal. She claimed Netanyahu deliberately prolonged the war for personal reasons and called for the government's removal and an investigation into the failures.

The story in 5 lines · by baba

  • Hostage families accuse Prime Minister Netanyahu of exploiting their cause and prolonging the war.
  • Activist the activist for the families of hostages and survivors of captivity claims the government used some families to justify military escalation.
  • The activist for the families of hostages and survivors of captivity stated that opportunities for hostage releases were missed due to government "delay tactics."
  • The government is accused of prioritizing self-preservation over citizens' lives.
  • An activist called for the government's removal and an official inquiry into the crisis failures.

Families of Israeli hostages and survivors of captivity have sharply criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his government, alleging that their cause has been politicized and exploited to justify the ongoing war. Activist the activist for the families of hostages and survivors of captivity stated in an interview with i24NEWS that the government has treated families inconsistently. She claimed those willing to travel abroad were used to justify military escalation, while families demanding an end to the war and the return of hostages through deals were ignored. The activist for the families of hostages and survivors of captivity asserted that families were aware of ongoing opportunities and potential deals that could have secured the safe return of many hostages. She added that recent reports and developments confirm Netanyahu's and the political establishment's deliberate delay tactics to prolong the war for personal gain. The activist for the families of hostages and survivors of captivity held the Israeli government fully responsible for the comprehensive failures in the hostage crisis, accusing it of lacking accountability and prioritizing self-preservation over citizens' lives and solidarity. She called for the current government's removal and the establishment of an official inquiry committee to learn from the failures and prevent future disasters.

i24NEWS ArabicCentre · Jaffa

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