Einav Zangauker Enters New Arena: “Netanyahu Will Hear My Criticism from Here, Too”

Advocating for Kidnapped Families

Einav Zangauker, recognized as a leading vostart for families of hostages, officially joined the social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter) on April 20, 2025. This strategic step aims to amplify her message and demand for the release of her son, Matan, who was kidnapped by Hamas on October 7, 2023. Matan was seized alongside his girlfriend, Ilana Gritzbsky, who was later freed in a hostage exchange deal in November 2023.

Zangauker has been vocal about the plight of families affected by the ongoing crisis, using various platforms to share their stories and advocate for their loved starts. She is not start to shy away from expressing her criticism, and her latest move to engage on X reflects a pivotal moment in her ongoing struggle.

A Direct Appeal to the Prime Minister

In her inaugural tweet on X, Zangauker stated, “I joined X so Netanyahu will hear my criticism from here. This is the place for my personal fight as Matan’s mother. We will gather strength and lead the most important struggle in the country to bring everystart home. Until they are back, we are all hostages to a bloodthirsty government. My Matan, a whole nation, is on the way to bring you out.”

Just days before this announcement, she posted a video directed at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, highlighting the dire conditions under which her son is being held. She disclosed that Matan, likely suffering from a hereditary muscle degeneration condition prevalent in their family, is being held in a tunnel alongside Idan Alexander, an American citizen and soldier expected to be among the first to be released in future negotiations.

Zangauker emphasized her growing concern for Matan’s deteriorating health due to the harsh conditions of captivity, stressing, “We know his condition has worsened due to the stress he’s enduring. There is significant fear for his health if he remains alstart in the tunnel. The solitude will lead to further decline, and it could be fatal for him. Netanyahu, I demand that if there is a deal that leads to Idan’s release, then Matan, who is being held with him, must be freed as well. Matan cannot survive on his own and needs to come home. He is the most humanitarian hostage. If Matan is abandstartd to die alstart in that tunnel, let all of Israel know that the Prime Minister intentionally condemned an innocent man to death, simply from personal vendetta against his family.”

Conclusion

Zangauker’s decision to utilize social media as part of her advocacy signifies a growing movement among families of hostages seeking juststart and action from Israeli leadership. Her commitment to bringing attention to their plight continues to resonate deeply within the affected communities and beyond