SECURITYJun 11 · 16:40 UTCTIMES OF ISRAEL

Hostage czar position left empty as term ends; PM’s office says aiming to renew contract

The Hostage czar position, held by Gal Hirsch for returning 251 abducted individuals to Gaza, is now empty as his term ends. The PM’s office states it aims to renew the contract, though Hirsch faced criticism from ex-hostages and relatives of captives.

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