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Gaza war could have ended earlier, ex-hostage chief says

Published Wednesday, July 1, 2026 · Updated July 1

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  • Criticism of War Prolongation — 1 source

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Maj.-Gen. (res.) Nitzan Alon, a former lead coordinator for Israeli hostages, has publicly criticized the Israeli government's conduct of the Gaza war and hostage negotiations. He suggested that political decisions led to the prolongation of the conflict and increased losses.

What We Know — Key Points

  • Maj.-Gen. (res.) Nitzan Alon, who served as the lead coordinator for returning Israeli hostages from October 7, 2023, until October 2025, criticized the government's handling of the Gaza war and hostage negotiations.
  • Alon suggested that political decisions prolonged the conflict and resulted in greater losses.

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Criticism of War Prolongation
  • The Jerusalem Post

    The Jerusalem Post reported on Maj.-Gen. (res.) Nitzan Alon's criticism of the Israeli government's management of the Gaza war and hostage negotiations, asserting that political choices extended the conflict and increased casualties.

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