Israeli Hostage Families Demand Urgent Action to Save Lives in Gaza
Families of Israeli hostages held in Gaza are raising their voices loud and clear, urging leaders to prioritize saving lives amid the ongoing conflict. On Sunday, the Hostages and Missing Families Forum called on top officials to prevent any more deaths of the captives during a key meeting set for the evening.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu plans to gather key figures tonight to discuss the hostages in Gaza, according to a minister’s office speaking to The Times of Israel. The forum’s statement targets senior members of the negotiation team, National Security Council, Shin Bet, IDF, and Mossad. It demands they take every step to stop the killing of living hostages and protect the remains of those already lost. "Do not allow preventable or deliberate harm to the hostages," the statement urges.
The families didn’t hold back in their criticism. They warned security leaders: "You will be held responsible for every hostage who is harmed." They accused Netanyahu of pushing an endless war for political gain, putting all 48 remaining hostages in immediate danger. The forum also called for an immediate end to the conflict, saying history, morality, and Israel’s core values won’t forgive those who enable this "act of sacrifice."
It’s been two years since the horrific October 7 attacks—the worst abandonment in Israel’s history, according to the families. They pleaded, "Do not follow this path! Secure a comprehensive deal to bring home all the hostages. End this war."
This meeting comes right after Netanyahu visited the Western Wall with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Rubio has a scheduled sit-down with Foreign Minister Gideon Saar in Jerusalem tomorrow.
Tensions are high following massive protests across Israel on Saturday evening. Crowds gathered in Tel Aviv and other cities, demanding a ceasefire deal to free the 48 hostages still in Gaza. Families blasted Netanyahu over a recent strike targeting Hamas leaders in Qatar, which they say has derailed hostage-release and ceasefire talks, as reported by The Times of Israel.
As the Israel-Hamas war drags on, these calls highlight the desperate push for a Gaza hostage deal and peace. Families hope tonight’s discussion brings real progress to end the suffering.
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