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A firestorm erupted just before Israel's Memorial Day after people claimed that Sara Netanyahu quietly there are "less" (pachot in Hebrew) than 24 living hostages in Gaza, contradicting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu who was seated next to her while he was speaking. The non-audible but visually convincing word caused the Prime Minister to clarify, stating that I did say "up to" 24 were still alive. The Hostages and Missing Families Forum issued a scathing response, demanding clarity and accusing the Prime Minister’s wife of triggering widespread panic among already-grieving families. While officials maintain the official number is still 24, the controversial comment has fueled accusations of cruelty, miscommunication, and political callousness at the highest levels of leadership.
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