Edan Alexander, an Israeli soldier who endured nearly two years as a hostage of Hamas, had a meeting with Shin Bet Director Ronen Bar, according to a report aired Thursday by Channel 12 News.
In a candid exchange during their meeting, Bar expressed deep regret to Alexander for the circumstances that led to his capture and the failure of Israeli security forces to prevent it. Bar told him, “I want to apologize to you for falling into captivity partly because of us, and for being freed thanks to [Steve] Witkoff and not us.”
Alexander recounted to Bar the terrifying experience of October 7, the trauma he suffered during his abduction, and his continued anxiety for the well-being of those who are still being held hostage.
This encounter took place just after the Israeli team returned from negotiations in Qatar, which ended in stalemate. The discussions broke down due to Hamas’s demand for assurances from the United States that the war would be brought to a conclusion.

{Matzav.com}