Former SodaStream CEO Daniel Birnbaum is offering a $100,000 reward to anyone who returns a hostage detained in the Gaza Strip. In a video with Arabic subtitles widely circulated this week on social media, Birnbaum addressed residents of Gaza directly. He noted that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promised free passage and immunity to anyone who delivers an Israeli prisoner to Israel.
"I would like to add to that a financial reward," he said. "Anyone who delivers from Gaza a living Israeli prisoner will receive $100,000."
He added that payment is possible in cash or by Bitcoin "as you prefer.” Birnbaum told AFP he had received scores of mostly bogus inquiries. But he said several could be "legitimate" and have been redirected to Israeli authorities.
"I'm not expecting to get everyone back, (but) I'd be delighted if we got back just one hostage," Birnbaum said.
"I would like to add to that a financial reward," he said. "Anyone who delivers from Gaza a living Israeli prisoner will receive $100,000."
He added that payment is possible in cash or by Bitcoin "as you prefer.” Birnbaum told AFP he had received scores of mostly bogus inquiries. But he said several could be "legitimate" and have been redirected to Israeli authorities.
"I'm not expecting to get everyone back, (but) I'd be delighted if we got back just one hostage," Birnbaum said.
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