Israeli Minister Amichai Eliyahu has escalated tensions surrounding the hostage situation, directly blaming a senior military official, Nitzan Alon, for the kidnappings and subsequent deaths of hostages. This accusation echoes previous claims made by the minister and intensifies a public dispute following Alon's recent statement. Eliyahu’s remarks directly state that "people were kidnapped and murdered because of him," without providing specific evidence. The accusations are occurring amidst ongoing efforts to negotiate the release of remaining hostages held by Hamas. The Israeli military has not yet officially responded to Eliyahu's renewed allegations. This situation raises concerns about internal divisions and potential impacts on hostage release negotiations, as well as public trust in the handling of the crisis.