Wenkert told audiences in Eilat that he was intentionally starved in captivity, and that there were weeks that he did not receive food.
Gov't officials have said that once the full-scale ground op. begins, Israel will not withdraw from areas it has entered, even as part of a deal.
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Agam Berger met with French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot on Saturday, where she stated that diplomatic solutions won't work when confronting Hamas.
A majority of Israelis noted that they fear elections could be canceled due to the ongoing war in Gaza.
The remarks, reportedly made during closed meetings at the General Staff, have sparked concern among hostage families and added to existing criticism regarding his suitability for the post.
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"I want to apologize to you for falling into captivity also because of us, and for the fact that you were released thanks to Witkoff and not thanks to us," Bar reportedly told the freed hostage.
Raphael recently recounted how she saw friends in the audience who hid with her from Hamas terrorists in a shelter on October 7, after her successful semi-final performance in Basel, Switzerland.
"I was the one who showed them polls with over 70% support in Israel for stopping the war and releasing the hostages," Hagai Angrest revealed.
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