{
  "id": 10458000,
  "title": "Likud election candidate Bonzel says he wishes former hostage were 'returned to Hamas,' apologizes",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/likud-election-candidate-bonzel-says-he-wishes-former-hostage-were",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-28T14:08:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Jerusalem Post",
    "slug": "jerusalem-post",
    "url": "https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-909988"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Likud candidate Itzik Bonzel expressed regret over a Facebook post in which he wished former hostage Yocheved Lifshitz had been returned to Hamas. Initially, Bonzel apologized for his insensitive remarks, but later reiterated his stance, accusing her of spreading hatred and attempting to shift focus from the October 7 hostage crisis. Yocheved responded by accusing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of orchestrating the attack to divert attention from intelligence warnings he allegedly ignored. Both women have since rallied support, with Democrats and other political figures condemning the divisive comments and demanding accountability for the October 7 massacre.",
  "summary": "Itzik Bonzel, a bereaved father placed 29th on the Likud slate by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, later apologized, saying he wrote the comment in a “storm of emotions” and “did not mean” it.",
  "key_points": [
    "Likud candidate Itzik Bonzel wished former hostage Yocheved Lifshitz returned to Hamas.",
    "Bonzel apologized for insensitive remarks but later reiterated his stance.",
    "Yocheved Lifshitz accused Prime Minister Netanyahu of orchestrating October 7 attack."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Arutz Sheva - Israel National News",
        "title": "Former hostage Noa Argamani announces new role after 246 days in Hamas captivity",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/former-hostage-noa-argamani-announces-new-role-after-246-days-in",
        "published": "2026-09-28T15:14:35.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}