In a Thursday afternoon statement, Tzvika Mor — father of former hostage Eitan Mor — responded to outgoing hostage negotiator Maj. Gen. (res.) Nitzan Alon's accusation that leadership rejected deals in pursuit of an illusory 'total victory.' Mor said the remarks pained him, and expressed expectations that an IDF general should lead offensive steps and recognize the country is at war.
Tzvika Mor, father of former hostage Eitan Mor and candidate on the Religious Zionism list, responded Thursday afternoon to remarks by outgoing hostage envoy Maj. Gen. (res.) Nitzan Alon. Earlier Thursday, Alon stated in media interviews that the political leadership had rejected multiple deals in favor of what he called the 'total victory' concept, which he described as false. Mor said the comments pained him, adding that he expects a IDF general to lead offensive measures and understand the country is first and foremost at war — implying a criticism of Alon's emphasis on negotiations over military action. As The Zioneer reported earlier Thursday, Mor had previously called Alon a 'terrible failure' in the context of the hostage negotiations. Alon is set to step down from his role as head of the hostages and missing persons directorate.
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- DevelopingOutgoing hostages chief Nitzan Alon slams political echelon, calls 'total victory' a lie
- DevelopingChannel 14 reports Nitzan Alon slammed war management in remarks to reservists
- StrongLikud attacks outgoing hostages chief Nitzan Alon, accuses him of seeking to surrender to Hamas
- StrongReligious Zionism party slams outgoing hostages chief Nitzan Alon's stance
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