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Former General Faces Backlash Over Hostage Comments

2/3/2026

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  • Brig. Gen. (res.) Gal Hirsch is accused of threatening families of captives to silence criticism of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
  • The forum says he failed to prioritize hostage returns and was complicit in 46 deaths.
  • The forum demanded his resignation, and several family members signed the letter.
  • Six former hostages and 72 relatives condemned his remarks that protests aided Hamas.