Biden Official Backs Claims Netanyahu Delayed Gaza Hostage Deal
Summarized from The Times of Israel by baba
A former U.S. official, Phil Gordon, has supported claims by ex-Israeli military secretary Avi Gil that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delayed a Gaza hostage deal in mid-2024. Gordon stated that Netanyahu's added conditions, against security advice, stalled the agreement for six months, leading to more deaths among hostages and Palestinians. Gil alleged Netanyahu prioritized his political career over hostage releases. Netanyahu's Likud party denied the claims, calling them politically motivated propaganda.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Former US official Phil Gordon backed claims that PM Netanyahu delayed a Gaza hostage deal in mid-2024.
- Gordon stated Netanyahu's added conditions stalled the deal for six months, causing more hostage deaths.
- Netanyahu's former military secretary Avi Gil made similar allegations in a televised interview.
- Gil claimed Netanyahu passed up hostage deal opportunities to protect his political career.
- Netanyahu's Likud party denied the allegations, calling them politically motivated propaganda.
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