Netanyahu’s meeting with relatives of the hostages ends with shouting and criticism of the government
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met this Tuesday with the families of the Israeli hostages captured by Hamas, some of whom are among the approximately 100 returnees, others are relatives of the 138 still held by the Islamist organization.
The Israeli government had planned the meeting to discuss Hamas’s abuses of prisoners, but the emotions of the families of those still in custody ultimately outweighed the issue. “It was a very turbulent meeting, a lot of people were screaming,” said Jennifer Master, whose partner Andrey remains hostage.
The end of the ceasefire and the hostage exchange endanger the lives of those still in Hamas power, and many of those present were very critical of the Israeli government.
In a press conference, Netanyahu stuck to the original plan. “I have heard stories that have broken my heart, I have heard of thirst and hunger, of physical and mental abuse,” the prime minister said. “Netanyahu at a press conference.” “I, like you, have heard stories of sexual abuse and rape like never before.”
However, Dani Miran, whose son Omri is among those captured by Hamas, said he found the meeting an insult to his intelligence services and that he broke it off halfway through. “I won’t go into detail about what was discussed at the meeting, but it was unpleasant, offensive and confusing,” he told Israel’s Channel 13, claiming the government had turned the matter into a “farce.” have done this, we have done that.” [Yahya] Sinwar [, el líder de Hamás en Gaza] He is the one who freed our people, not them. It makes me angry that she [el Gobierno] saying that they dictated how it should be done. “They didn’t dictate a single movement.” (Portal)