Brother of hostage Itzik Elgarat: 'He'll probably come back dead, we could've returned him alive'

“Leave the bodies there; bring back living people" said Danny Elgarat.

Danny Algart, whose brother Itzik is held captive by Hamas in Gaza, spoke during a session of the Knesset Constitution, Law, and Justice Committee.

Danny Algart, whose brother Itzik is held captive by Hamas in Gaza, spoke during a session of the Knesset Constitution, Law, and Justice Committee.

(photo credit: YOTAM RONEN)

ByYAKI ADAMKER, JERUSALEM POST STAFF

JANUARY 28, 2025 12:43

Updated: JANUARY 28, 2025 18:44

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