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Families of Israeli hostages held in Gaza and released Israeli hostages have urged Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government to halt attacks on Gaza and return to the negotiating table for a cease-fire.
The call came after 40 Israeli hostages released under a cease-fire and hostage exchange agreement, along with 250 family members, signed a letter condemning the renewed attacks. The letter, reported by The Times of Israel, accuses Netanyahu of disregarding the lives of the hostages.
The letter stresses that Netanyahu’s decision to resume military action risks the lives of Israeli hostages in Gaza. The families and released hostages argue that ending the war and negotiating a deal to bring all hostages back should be Israel’s top priority.
On March 18, Israel resumed heavy attacks on Gaza, breaking a cease-fire agreement that had been in place since Jan. 19. The cease-fire had led to the release of 40 Israeli hostages, but the renewed violence has reignited concerns over the safety of those still held in Gaza. The families and former hostages have condemned Israel's military strategy, arguing that prioritizing war over negotiations endangers their loved ones.
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