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Former Israeli War Cabinet Member Accuses Netanyahu Of Delaying Hostage Deal

Benjamin Netanyahu Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Former member of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's war cabinet, Benny Gantz, has accused Netanyahu of delaying progress on a deal to secure the release of hostages in Gaza. Gantz, leader of the National Unity party, claimed that Netanyahu is waiting for the current session of Israel's parliament, the Knesset, to end before taking action.

Gantz stated that an outline for the hostages' return, accepted in May, should be implemented promptly. He emphasized the urgency of the situation, noting that a quarter of the hostages have died since the initial outline was proposed. Gantz stressed the moral obligation to return all hostages, both living and deceased, to their families.

Gantz claims Netanyahu is waiting for Knesset session to end before taking action.
Former war cabinet member Benny Gantz accuses Netanyahu of stalling hostage release deal.
Outline for hostages' return accepted in May needs prompt implementation.

Furthermore, Gantz alleged that the Israeli negotiating delegation has been left without instructions for over a week, adding to the delays in resolving the hostage situation. He criticized the influence of political considerations on Israel's security decisions, calling for immediate action to secure the hostages' release.

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