Netanyahu offers $5 million and safe passage out of Gaza to anyone returning a hostage

“To those who want to leave this entanglement I say: Whoever brings us a hostage will find a safe way out for himself and his family. We will also give $5 million for every hostage,” Netanyahu said.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday offered $5 million and safe passage out of Gaza to anyone returning a hostage. “To those who want to leave this entanglement I say: Whoever brings us a hostage will find a safe way out for himself and his family. We will also give $5 million for every hostage,” Netanyahu said. “Choose, the choice is yours, but the result will be the same. We will bring them all back.” Speaking at the Netzarim Corridor in central Gaza alongside Defense Minister Israel Katz, Netanyahu added that whoever harmed a hostage would “pay the price.” Critics of the prime minister have accused him of deliberately stalling negotiations for a hostage release deal, alleging it serves to extend the war and prolong his hold on power – claims Netanyahu has denied. His announcement was met with outrage from the mother of Matan Zangauker, one of the hostages still held in Gaza.