Full coverage· Politics· Updated 29 Sept, 13:45

Likud Candidate Sparks Outrage by Suggesting Hostage Release Was Undeserved

A Likud party candidate, Yitzhak Bunzel, has caused a scandal by suggesting former hostage Yocheved Lifshitz should be returned to Hamas. Bunzel's comments were a reaction to Lifshitz's criticism of Prime Minister Netanyahu regarding hostage releases and the government's performance.

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What happened

01Likud candidate Yitzhak Bunzel suggested returning former hostage Yocheved Lifshitz to Hamas.
02Bunzel's remarks followed Lifshitz's criticism of PM Netanyahu's handling of hostage releases.
03Lifshitz attributed her release to Miriam Adelson's influence on Donald Trump.
04Bunzel stated soldiers sacrificed lives for Lifshitz's freedom.
05Lifshitz accused Netanyahu of inciting hatred against her.
06The controversy involves criticism of the government's actions and failures.