{"id":93446,"date":"2024-11-20T16:43:37","date_gmt":"2024-11-20T14:43:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/radioislam.org.za\/a\/?p=93446"},"modified":"2024-11-20T16:43:37","modified_gmt":"2024-11-20T14:43:37","slug":"israeli-pm-offers-a-5m-reward-for-captives","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/radioislam.org.za\/a\/israeli-pm-offers-a-5m-reward-for-captives\/","title":{"rendered":"Israeli PM offers a $5m Reward for captives"},"content":{"rendered":"

Mumtaz Moosa | mumtazs@icloud.com<\/a><\/span>
\n20 November 2024 | 16:30 CAT<\/span>
\n2 min read<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced a $5 million reward for each captive freed from Gaza, alongside an offer of safe passage for anyone who aids in the release of Israelis held by Hamas. This announcement was made during a brief visit to Gaza on Tuesday, where Netanyahu observed the Israeli military\u2019s Netzarim Corridor. This strategic route separates northern Gaza from the southern region.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cTo those seeking an exit from this situation, I say: whoever delivers a hostage will secure safe passage for themselves and their family. Additionally, a $5 million reward is offered for every hostage,\u201d Netanyahu stated during his visit.<\/span><\/p>\n

He emphasised Israel\u2019s commitment, declaring, \u201cThe choice is yours, but the outcome is inevitable: we will bring them all home.\u201d Israeli estimates suggest that 101 hostages remain in Gaza, though it is believed that approximately a third of them may have died. The reward proposal comes amid persistent protests in Israel by families of the captives, who are urging Netanyahu to negotiate a ceasefire agreement with Hamas for their release.<\/span><\/p>\n

Netanyahu has reiterated that military action remains the primary strategy to ensure the return of all captives, asserting that Israel\u2019s offensive in Gaza will continue until this goal is achieved. Some families of the captives have criticised the government for insufficient efforts to negotiate a ceasefire. Additionally, a former aide to Netanyahu was recently detained on suspicion of leaking sensitive information, potentially to undermine previous truce discussions with Hamas.<\/span><\/p>\n

Analysts suggest that Netanyahu\u2019s stance against a ceasefire is driven by concerns that halting the conflict could destabilise his far-right coalition and potentially prompt an inquiry into security lapses leading up to the 7 October Hamas attack. Meanwhile, Netanyahu faces a separate corruption investigation.<\/span><\/p>\n

Hamas has accused Israeli negotiators of lacking genuine commitment to ending hostilities. Netanyahu, praising the Israeli military\u2019s efforts in Gaza, declared that Hamas would not be allowed to regain control of the territory. \u201cThe army is performing exceptionally well in the central and wider areas of Gaza,\u201d he said, according to a statement from his office.<\/span><\/p>\n

A UN special committee recently reported that Israeli actions in Gaza bear characteristics of genocide, alleging the use of starvation tactics against Palestinian civilians. The committee noted that Israel\u2019s operations have led to \u201cmass civilian casualties and severe conditions for survival,\u201d with officials advocating policies that deny Palestinians access to essential resources such as food, water, and fuel.<\/span><\/p>\n

According to recent figures, the conflict has resulted in the deaths of nearly 44,000 Palestinians and injuries to over 104,000.<\/span><\/p>\n

On Monday, leaders of the G20, convening in Rio de Janeiro, called for comprehensive ceasefires in Gaza. They expressed grave concern over the \u201cdire humanitarian crisis\u201d in the region, alongside worries about rising tensions in Lebanon. The G20 statement emphasised the need for ceasefires to enable displaced individuals in southern Lebanon and northern Israel to return home safely.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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