TEL AVIV — In a recently featured opinion piece by the
Israeli researcher Mirav Zonszein in The New York Times, discussing the
pressures exerted by the families of
Israeli captives in Gaza, it was stated
that the released hostages and families of those who remain in Gaza have
emerged as the Israeli government's loudest critics in its war effort.
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They constitute the main pressure group advocating for a
political path for their release, exposing the limitations of achieving this
goal through military force, Al-Ghad reported.
For weeks, the families of the prisoners have gathered near
the Ministry of Security in Tel Aviv, calling for diplomatic efforts alongside
military operations. They emphasize that with each passing day in captivity,
the lives of the prisoners become more perilous.
The returning prisoners gradually share their stories,
reflecting shock and a sense of betrayal on their faces as they experience
Israeli airstrikes.
Consequently, they have gained a subtle understanding of the
challenges faced by the residents of Gaza, according to Zonszein's article. The
Israeli researcher mentioned that some "released prisoners have stated
that Israeli airstrikes were one of their biggest fears during their detention
in Gaza. Upon their return, some warned the cabinet that the Israeli military
attack puts the remaining prisoners in danger."
She noted that despite Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and
his Defense Minister repeatedly asserting that "only a ground assault can
bring back the prisoners," this has not materialized. Among the remaining
136 hostages, it is assumed that 23 have died. The Israeli researcher concluded
by stating that "the families of the prisoners are urging Israel to take a
drastic step, which is to embrace political negotiations to achieve the desired
outcome. This means that Israelis are faced with two clear choices: either
endless fighting or political engagement leading to a more desirable
result."
According to her, Israelis are now confronted with "two
options: despair or hope, death or life."
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