"I think Bibi believes that he's doing the right thing. I think he goes up against public opinion 'cause the public opinion [in Israel] wants those hostages home."
Witkoff also praised Netanyahu for his efficiency in decapitating Hezbollah and Hamas but noted his decisions to continue fighting heavily opposed Israeli public opinion.
The letter included a scathing critique of the government's conduct, accusing it of "choosing endless war over the rescue and return of the hostages, and is thus sacrificing them to their deaths."
Osama Tabash was a senior Hamas terrorist and had held numerous senior positions in Hamas.
Most respondents were in favor of temporary relocation, with some seeking permanent relocation and a small minority in favor of sending relatives abroad.
Moses was taken captive from outside his home on October 7 when Kibbutz Nir Oz, where he lived, was invaded by Hamas terrorists.
"If the hostages are not released, Israel will continue to take more and more territory in the Strip for permanent control," he concluded.
If Naftali Bennet decides to run, the coalition would be left with 49 seats, whereas a Bennet-led opposition would have 61.
According to the report, the Gazans would be allocated a city in the North of the Sinai Peninsula.
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