Smotrich takes credit for return of all hostages; former captive decries ‘gaslighting propaganda’

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich claimed responsibility for the return of all hostages, despite having previously opposed deals that could have secured earlier releases. A former captive publicly decried Smotrich's statement as 'gaslighting propaganda,' highlighting the ongoing dispute over the handling of hostage negotiations during the Gaza war.

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