Amichai Eliyahu Blames Nitzan Alon for Kidnappings and Killings During Conflict

First reported by Arutz Sheva · 1 day ago

What happened

Israeli Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyahu blamed retired Major General Nitzan Alon for the kidnappings and killings during the recent conflict, accusing him of a flawed approach that led to these outcomes. Eliyahu demanded an apology from Alon, who had criticized the government for rejecting early hostage deals.

• 01Amichai Eliyahu blames Nitzan Alon for kidnappings and murders during the war.
• 02Eliyahu says Alon should apologize for his role as head of the hostages command.
• 03Eliyahu criticizes Alon's approach that placed terrorists at the fence.
• 04Nitzan Alon had criticized the government for refusing early hostage deals.
• 05Alon called the pursuit of an absolute victory by the leadership a lie.

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YnetCenter · Hebrew3 hours ago

Amichai Eliyahu Blames Nitzan Alon for Kidnappings and Killings During Conflict

Now 14Right · Hebrew15 hours ago

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

Now 14Right · Hebrew15 hours ago

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

YnetCenter · Hebrew21 hours ago

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

Kan NewsCenter · Hebrew21 hours ago

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

SrugimRight · Hebrew21 hours ago

Likud Condemns Former Hostages Commander Nitzan Alon for Criticizing Hamas Negotiations

Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew1 day ago

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

N12Center · Hebrew1 day ago

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

MakoCenter · Hebrew1 day ago

Former Hostages Commander Rebukes Smotrich Over Credit for Returning Captives

YnetCenter · Hebrew1 day ago

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

Arutz ShevaRight · Hebrew1 day ago

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

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