Israel could’ve ended Gaza war, freed captives sooner: Israel ex-negotiator
Summary
A former Israeli general involved in hostage talks said Israel could have ended the Gaza war and freed captives about a year earlier. He criticized Israeli leaders for delaying a deal that eventually led to a prisoner exchange in October 2025, which helped reduce Hamas’s military strength.Key Facts
- Major General Nitzan Alon said a deal to return Israeli captives could have happened around a year earlier.
- The war began after the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack on Israel.
- Israel and Hamas made a prisoner swap under a ceasefire in October 2025, releasing nearly 2,000 Palestinians and 20 Israelis.
- Alon disagreed with Prime Minister Netanyahu’s claim that "total victory" was needed before making a deal.
- Former Israeli diplomat Alan Pinkas said Netanyahu delayed ending the war, calling it a tragic missed chance.
- Qatar said Israeli officials refused Hamas’s early proposal for a limited ceasefire and hostage release.
- Alon’s comments came before Israel’s October 27, 2025 election amid public anger over the government’s handling of the war.
- Netanyahu denied reports that he was warned of the Hamas attack and plans to sue the newspaper that published those claims.
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