The Heroic Forum, representing bereaved Israeli families, responded Sunday to Prime Minister Netanyahu's announcement rejecting the 15-point Board of Peace plan. The group stated it will oppose any steps that do not include full Hamas disarmament and the achievement of all war goals, and will continue protesting until those conditions are met.
The Heroic Forum, representing bereaved Israeli families, welcomed Prime Minister Netanyahu's rejection of the 15-point Board of Peace plan on Sunday afternoon, vowing to continue protests until Hamas is fully disarmed. The Forum's statement came after Netanyahu's announcement at the cabinet meeting, reported by The Zioneer at 13:54 Jerusalem, in which he declared Israel's rejection of the plan and insisted that no IDF withdrawal would occur without genuine disarmament.
The Forum's position aligns with its earlier letter to Netanyahu on August 4, in which it warned that the plan would allow Hamas to maintain control and undermine IDF achievements. The letter, reported by The Zioneer, demanded the complete destruction of Hamas. The Forum's latest statement reiterates that it will oppose any steps that do not include full disarmament and all war goals.
The Board of Peace plan, published on July 31, proposed a phased disarmament of terror groups, gradual IDF withdrawal, and establishment of a technocrat government. However, the plan has drawn opposition from Israeli security officials and ministers. The IDF reportedly set red lines on August 3, demanding full Hamas disarmament before any withdrawal, and the security cabinet on August 7 conveyed absolute rejection to the US. The Forum's consistent opposition reflects broader concerns among bereaved families and security experts.
The plan's future remains uncertain, with ongoing US-Israel discussions. Netanyahu noted that the US has ideas that are partly acceptable. Meanwhile, the Forum pledged to continue protesting at cabinet meetings until its conditions are met.
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