Steve Witkoff: “20 Israeli, you know, IDF soldiers came home to their…”

“You would expect it on the Israeli side, but it is a reality on that other side. No way. Just wouldn't be expected. You're spot on. You are. I mean, 20 Israeli, you know, IDF soldiers came home to their families, but 250 Palestinian prisoners [were released]. some of whom, I mean, look, the criminal justice system does not get it perfect all the time. Some of these young Palestinians who were there, and this is not me being an apologist for Hamas.” (53:58–54:07)

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