98% Reject Former General Nitzan Alon's Claim on Hostage Rescue in Channel 14 Poll

First reported by Arutz Sheva · 12 hours ago

What happened

A Channel 14 poll found 98% of viewers reject former General Nitzan Alon's claim that all hostages could have been saved. Alon criticized Israeli leadership for refusing full hostage deals and prolonging the conflict, but public opinion strongly disagrees with his assessment.

• 0198% of Channel 14 viewers reject Nitzan Alon's claim on hostage rescue.
• 02Alon led the Hostages and Missing Persons Command and broke silence at Herzliya Conference.
• 03He accused Israeli leadership of refusing full hostage exchange deals.
• 04Alon called the idea of a "complete victory" misleading and harmful to hostages' release.
• 05He criticized the prolonged military campaign and its heavy costs.
• 06Poll reflects broad public disagreement with Alon's strategic criticism.

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Now 14Right · Hebrew1 hour ago

98% Reject Former General Nitzan Alon's Claim on Hostage Rescue in Channel 14 Poll

Now 14Right · Hebrew2 hours ago

Retired General Nitzan Alon Criticizes Israeli Government Over Hostage Deals, Sparking Political Backlash

YnetCenter · Hebrew7 hours ago

Likud Praises Netanyahu for Rejecting Former Hostages Chief's Hamas Concessions

Kan NewsCenter · Hebrew7 hours ago

Reserve General Nitzan Alon Criticizes Israeli Government Over Hostage Negotiations in Gaza

SrugimRight · Hebrew7 hours ago

Likud Condemns Former Hostages Commander Nitzan Alon for Criticizing Hamas Negotiations

Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew11 hours ago

Former IDF Commander Criticizes Gaza War Management and Smotrich's Role in Hostage Deals

N12Center · Hebrew12 hours ago

Former Israeli POW Commander Rejects Smotrich’s Claim Over Hostage Returns

MakoCenter · Hebrew12 hours ago

Former Hostages Commander Rebukes Smotrich Over Credit for Returning Captives

YnetCenter · Hebrew12 hours ago

Former IDF Commander Criticizes Leadership for Rejecting Early Hostage Deals in Gaza Conflict

Arutz ShevaRight · Hebrew12 hours ago

Retired General Nitzan Alon Rejects Smotrich's Credit for Hostage Return

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