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flag A former hostage blames Israel’s coordinator for slow action, while Hirsch defends decisions as safety-driven, reveals Hamas’ long-term plans, and confirms one hostage’s remains recovered.

flag A former hostage released after 491 days in Hamas captivity criticized Israel’s hostage coordinator, Gal Hirsch, accusing him of downplaying urgency and neglecting families, while Hirsch defended his actions, stating rescue missions were paused only to protect hostages and that decisions were based on operational safety, not politics. flag Hirsch revealed Hamas planned to hold hostages for up to a decade, described failed covert operations, and said he built a network of nearly 2,000 volunteers despite starting with no staff or office. flag He confirmed the recovery of a hostage’s remains, marking closure for some families, and emphasized that all hostages could still be brought home.

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