Netanyahu had a very unpleasant and somewhat shocking meeting with the hostage families. It was recorded and leaked to the press. Sara Netanyahu also joined the fray with some controversial comments. Netanyahu and wife did not win any points for this. Here are the exchanges that…
— Shaiel Ben-Ephraim (@academic_la) August 24, 2024
this is sad and upsetting. Honestly, I initially saw an excerpt of this conversation and assumed it was just a parody of what "might happen" in such a meeting. At the time I didnt realize it had actually happened..
And still, I think the blame on Netanyahu for not coming to a deal is a bit overdone. If Hamas is not willing, there is not much Netanyahu can do, though he should be more flexible and offer more to get them back. I dont know what the red liens should be, but getting the hostages back, and as many of them as possible while still alive, should be the utmost priority... and dont forget, it is part of the "total victory" that Netanyahu laid out way back when...
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