Asked about the fate of the Bibas family, held hostage in Gaza since October 7, Benny Gantz says he believes Israel knows their fate, but will not currently confirm the details.
In an interview with Kan 11, the National Unity party leader says “I think yes,” when asked if Israel knows the fate of Shiri, Yarden, Ariel and Kfir.
Gantz says the public will know their fates “when things come to fruition.”
The former IDF chief tells Channel 12 news that bringing home the hostages must be a top priority, even at the expense of “changing the fighting in Gaza.” He says that Israel should not be the one managing life in Gaza after the war, and Jerusalem needs to look “years ahead” to prepare for a secure and safe future.
He tells Channel 13 news that the longer Israel has “waited and waited” for a hostage release deal, “the cost has risen… Sinwar sits in the tunnels and doesn’t really care about his people and all the pressure only increases on Israel.”
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