Likud MK accuses hostage’s brother of exploiting plight of the abducted for political gain

Likud MK Hanoch Milwidsky speaks during a Knesset Finance Committee hearing, February 22, 2023. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
Likud MK Hanoch Milwidsky speaks during a Knesset Finance Committee hearing, February 22, 2023. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)

Likud MK Hanoch Milwidsky accuses Dani Elgarat of exploiting the plight of his brother Itzik who is being held hostage in Gaza for political gain.

Appearing on a Kan public broadcaster panel along with Elgarat, Milwidsky says the hostage’s brother is wrongly smearing the Israeli government abroad.

“You’re engaging in politics on the backs of the hostages,” Elgarat tells Milwidsky in response.

“No, you’re the one engaging in politics on the backs of the hostages. You’re exploiting the horrible human tragedy of the hostages, you’re exploiting the situation of your brother and you’re advancing a political agenda. That’s exactly what you’re doing,” Milwidsky responds as the Kan anchors try to calm the sides down.

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