Former national security minister Itamar Ben Gvir refuses to apologize to hostages who said his rhetoric prompted Hamas to abuse them. Ben Gvir defends his conduct and says he's 'proud' of it, refusing to back down or express remorse. Hostage Eli Sharabi cautions that leaders' irresponsible statements have consequences for the hostages.

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