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Former SodaStream CEO offers $100,000 reward for return of hostages held in Gaza

 
A SOLDIER walks past paintings of hostages who have been held by Hamas and of those who are still captive in Gaza since the October 7 massacre, in Tel Aviv. (photo credit: MIRIAM ALSTER/FLASH90)
A SOLDIER walks past paintings of hostages who have been held by Hamas and of those who are still captive in Gaza since the October 7 massacre, in Tel Aviv.
(photo credit: MIRIAM ALSTER/FLASH90)

In a video he posted on social media, where he spoke in English and included Arabic subtitles, Birnbaum addressed the residents of Gaza directly. 

Former SodaStream head Daniel Birnbaum has offered a $100,000 reward to whoever returns hostages detained in the Gaza Strip.

In a video posted on social media, where he spoke in English and included Arabic subtitles, Birnbaum addressed the residents of Gaza directly. The video has gained widespread circulation.

“This is a message for the good people in Gaza – I have an offer for you,” Birnbaum said.

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“This year was a terrible year; it’s time to wrap things up. It’s time to move on,” Birnbaum noted, adding, “A few days ago, [ed. Prime Minister] Benjamin Netanyahu promised free passage and immunity to anyone who delivers an Israeli prisoner [ed. captured hostage] to Israel. I would like to add to that a financial reward – anyone who delivers from Gaza a living Israeli prisoner will receive $100,000.”

And how will the prize be paid? “By either cash or by Bitcoin, as you prefer,” Birnbaum said.

 Photo of a wounded Yahya Sinwar in the Gaza Strip after the building he was in was hit by an IDF tank. (credit: SCREENSHOT/X, SECTION 27A COPYRIGHT ACT)
Photo of a wounded Yahya Sinwar in the Gaza Strip after the building he was in was hit by an IDF tank. (credit: SCREENSHOT/X, SECTION 27A COPYRIGHT ACT)

Birnbaum set a deadline for bringing a hostage until Wednesday at midnight, October 24, and added, “Reach out to this number by Telegram or by WhatsApp, in confidence, and I’ll make the appropriate connections to assure your free passage and reward money.”

“It’s time for you to take control of your life, to build a future for yourself, for your family, and for your community,” Birnbaum concluded.


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Netanyahu's address 

Netanyahu addressed Hamas terrorists following the killing of the terror group’s leader by IDF soldiers, Yahya Sinwar, stating Israel would allow the terrorists who let down their arms and return the hostages safe passage out of Gaza.

The businessman told KAN that he had since received more than 100 applications on WhatsApp and Telegram, of which only some may be legitimate.

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