Captive Returns From Hamas: Former Israeli Intelligence Chief Apologizes

Chan Goldstein Almog, whose husband was killed during a deadly attack in Israel, and who was herself held captive by Hamas before being released in a prisoner exchange, recounted receiving an apology from former Israeli Military Intelligence Chief, Aharon Haliva. She described the meeting, saying that Haliva expressed regret for the failure to secure her and her daughters’ release sooner. Goldstein Almog said she felt the weight of the apology, noting the silence and expressions of shame from those present. She highlighted the deep emotional toll of the experience, stating that the family felt abandoned during the attack and only truly understood the severity of the situation after their release.