The Hostage Families' Forum has issued a strong response to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, criticizing his handling of the ongoing hostage crisis in Gaza. The group accused Netanyahu of failing to secure the release of the hostages over the past 22 months and called for immediate action to bring them home through a negotiated agreement.
The Forum emphasized that the hostages should not be used for political purposes and highlighted the emotional toll on families, stating that the responsibility for their return lies with the government. They urged leaders to listen to the will of the people and end the war, asserting that opportunities to secure the hostages' release have been missed and that the situation must be resolved without further delay.