Summary
The father of an Israeli hostage held by Hamas criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for prolonging the time his son remained captive. This came after President Donald Trump announced a peace deal between Israel and Hamas to release hostages. Cohen, the father, believes Netanyahu's political choices delayed the release.
Key Facts
- Yehuda Cohen's son, Nimrod, was captured by Hamas militants two years ago.
- President Trump announced a peace deal between Israel and Hamas to release hostages.
- Around 20 Israeli hostages are believed to still be alive.
- Cohen accused Netanyahu of prioritizing military action over negotiations, delaying a ceasefire.
- Netanyahu's government was accused of ignoring security warnings before the October 7, 2023, attack by Hamas.
- Approximately 67,000 people have been reported killed by Israeli operations in Gaza, according to Hamas-run health authorities.
- Calls have been made for an investigation into Israel’s security and intelligence failures prior to the attack.
