image sourced from original article at The High Court of Justice has instructed the government to respond to a petition seeking clarity on its approach to negotiating the release of hostages held in Gaza. The petition, submitted by the Hostages and Missing Families Forum, calls for the government to publicly justify its decision-making process regarding potential deals for the hostages' release.
Judge Chaled Kabub emphasized the need for transparency, stating that the government must provide a detailed explanation of its policy to meet public scrutiny. The court has set a deadline of August 24 for the government to submit its response, outlining how it exercises discretion in matters related to ending the conflict and securing the hostages' freedom.
