The Bereaved Families Forum of the Heroic sent a formal letter to Prime Minister Netanyahu on Tuesday, opposing the U.S.-led Gaza Peace Council plan and demanding the complete destruction of Hamas, according to the families. The letter warns that the plan would allow Hamas to continue ruling Gaza and undermine IDF achievements, and insists that Israel's security must remain solely in IDF hands.
The Bereaved Families Forum of the Heroic sent a formal letter to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday afternoon, escalating their opposition to the U.S.-led Gaza Peace Council plan. The letter, which the forum said was written after consultations with individuals familiar with the situation, explicitly warns that the plan would allow Hamas to retain control of Gaza under the guise of a 'different Palestinian authority.' The families insist that the only acceptable outcome is the complete destruction of Hamas and the permanent retention of Israeli security control over the Gaza Strip, and they quote: 'We will not accept that our dear heroes will be the silver platter for a new terror rule in Gaza.'
The new letter sharpens demands first reported by The Zioneer earlier today at 13:15 Jerusalem, when the initial bulletin noted the forum's opposition. The forum has been a consistent voice against the plan over the past week: on Tuesday, July 28, the forum warned of a 'next October 7' if Israel does not retain full control; on Thursday, July 30, they opposed the cabinet decision to allow foreign forces into Gaza; and on Friday, July 31, the U.S.-led Gaza Peace Council published its plan calling for a full Israeli withdrawal and immediate cessation of military operations. The forum's objections have evolved from general opposition to specific demands tied to the fallen soldiers' sacrifice.
As The Zioneer reported, the Gaza Peace Council plan, published on July 31, demands a complete Israeli withdrawal from Gaza and a halt to all military operations. The forum argues that this framework contradicts Israel's stated war goals of dismantling Hamas and ensuring the Strip cannot be used for future attacks. The letter calls on Netanyahu to publicly declare Israel's opposition to any arrangement that leaves Hamas in power.
It remains unclear whether the Prime Minister will respond to the letter or if the cabinet will alter its stance on the plan. The forum's call for a public declaration of opposition has not yet been answered.
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