Yair Golan accuses Netanyahu of obstructing hostage deal, says PM willing to let captives rot

Opposition figure Yair Golan claimed that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu did not want to free the hostages, saying he was content to let them remain in Hamas captivity. The accusation was made late Wednesday night.

Yair Golan, a former IDF general and current opposition figure, stated that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu did not want to release the hostages, and that he was content to let them 'rot' in Hamas captivity. The statement was made late Wednesday night. No further details were provided.

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