Netanyahu’s $5 Million Offer Sparks Controversy Amid Hostage Crisis

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced a dramatic offer on Tuesday, pledging $5 million and safe passage out of Gaza to anyone who facilitates the return of a hostage.

“To those who want to leave this entanglement, I say: Whoever brings us a hostage will find a safe way out for himself and his family. We will also give $5 million for every hostage,” Netanyahu declared. “Choose, the choice is yours, but the result will be the same. We will bring them all back.”

Speaking at the Netzarim Corridor in central Gaza alongside Defense Minister Israel Katz, Netanyahu warned that anyone harming a hostage would “pay the price.”

However, critics accused the prime minister of exploiting the hostage crisis for political gain. Opponents claim he is deliberately stalling negotiations to prolong the war and bolster his hold on power — accusations Netanyahu vehemently denies.

Einav Zangauker, mother of hostage Matan Zangauker, expressed outrage over the announcement, accusing Netanyahu of endangering the hostages. “The prime minister is trading the hostages’ lives,” she said. “Offering money to Hamas and attempting to divide and rule through bribes only puts the captives in greater danger.”

Zangauker criticized Netanyahu for past dealings, referencing a controversial agreement that allowed Qatar to send millions of dollars into Gaza with Israeli approval. “It’s unbelievable that the man who funded Hamas is now offering them more money,” she said, adding, “When this is the strategy, it’s clear he has no intention to save the hostages.”

The hostage crisis traces back to Hamas's surprise assault on Israel on October 7 last year, which left over 1,200 Israelis dead and more than 250 abducted. Among the 97 hostages still in Gaza, at least 34 have been confirmed dead by the Israeli military, their bodies yet to be recovered. Israeli rescue efforts have faced sharp criticism, as many hostages retrieved in military operations have been returned lifeless, deepening public outrage.

Netanyahu's latest proposal has drawn both support and condemnation, reigniting fierce debate over his handling of the crisis and the broader war strategy.

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