How is Netanyahu’s handling of captives’ crisis seen in Israel?

In Israel, the plight of the 138 captives held by Hamas dominates the political and news agenda.

Some relatives want Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to quit – because of his strategy including relentless bombing of Gaza

What do people in Israel think?

Presenter: Neave Barker

Guests:

Udi Goren – Cousin of captive detained in Gaza, active in ‘Bring Them Home Now’ campaigns

Gershon Baskin – Former hostage negotiator, founder of Israel-Palestine Center for Research and Information think tank

Akiva Eldar – Political analyst, author of ‘Lords of the Land: The War Over Israel’s Settlements in the Occupied Territories, 1967-2007’

Orginally Broadcast on Al Jazeera. See https://www.aljazeera.com/program/inside-story/2023/12/6/what-do-israelis-think-of-their-govt-handling-of-the-captives-crisis for more information.

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Neave Barker

Neave Barker is an Experienced international News Correspondent and Presenter with a demonstrated history of working in the broadcast media industry. Skilled in Non-linear Editing, Field Production, News Writing, Camera, and Avid Technology Products. Strong media strategist and communication professional with a Master's degree focused in Broadcast Journalism from The University of Sheffield and a degree in English literature from the University of Durham.