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Former hostages, families say Gal Hirsch threatened them into silence on Netanyahu
Dozens of hostages and family members accuse Gen. Hirsch of lying, threats, and neglect, demanding his immediate resignation amid claims of political motives and abuse.
- On Sunday evening, returned hostages and family members issued a blistering letter accusing Gen. Gal Hirsch of lying and `threatening and blackmailing` families to silence criticism of Netanyahu.
- Families say Hirsch's official role led him to pressure captives into silence, damaging returns and causing 46 who could have returned alive to die, while professionals demanded his removal.
- On Sunday morning, former hostage Or Levy posted criticism on Facebook saying Hirsch's interviews `affected me`, while Hirsch told Haaretz protests `served the narrative of Hamas` and denied the headline on X.
- The Hostages and Missing Families Forum announced it is ceasing operations after 255 hostages were returned, with the board of directors deciding to halt activities except for closing tasks and coordinate final financial decisions with families.
- Signees demanded Hirsch resign immediately, saying he is a political arm seeking armor within a party ahead of the elections and warned of further psychological abuse, while Levy noted his wife Einav was murdered on October 7.
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They call for his immediate withdrawal from any public service, denouncing pressure, threats and a perceived failure to manage the captives' file.
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- 50% of the sources lean Right
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L 33%
C 17%
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