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Bereaved, hostage families demand Gaza emigration option before international force entry

From Jerusalem Post · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Bereaved and hostage families in Israel demand the government facilitate the voluntary emigration of Gaza residents before allowing an international force into the territory.
  • The Tikva Leumit movement, representing these families, stated that complete demilitarization of Gaza and Israel's retained security freedom of action are non-negotiable conditions.
  • The group expressed distrust in Hamas and any potential international force, emphasizing Israel's responsibility for its own security to prevent future attacks.

Families of Israeli hostages and bereaved Israelis are demanding stringent conditions before any international force enters the Gaza Strip. The Tikva Leumit movement, representing these groups, outlined "critical and nonnegotiable" requirements, including the "voluntary emigration" of Gaza residents.

The movement argues that facilitating the departure of Palestinians who wish to leave Gaza could bolster Israel's security and diminish Hamas's influence. They also insist on international guarantees for Israel to operate freely within Gaza, targeting terrorist infrastructure and protecting Israeli communities.

Complete demilitarization of Gaza is another key demand, with the group insisting all weapons be collected before any international force deploys. They stressed that remaining weapons pose a threat to Israeli soldiers and civilians.

We have no trust whatsoever in Hamas, and unfortunately, we also do not trust any international force that may arrive. We are responsible for our own security, and we hope that the decision-makers understand this. We must prevent the next October 7 and not allow Hamas to grow stronger.

— The movement's familiesThe families expressed their distrust in Hamas and any potential international force, highlighting Israel's responsibility for its own security.

"We have no trust whatsoever in Hamas, and unfortunately, we also do not trust any international force that may arrive," the families stated. "We are responsible for our own security, and we hope that the decision-makers understand this. We must prevent the next October 7 and not allow Hamas to grow stronger."

The families are urging Israeli leadership not to rely on an international force they believe would lack sufficient authority, emphasizing their own security concerns stemming from past failures and ongoing suffering.

We must remember that we are the ones who were directly harmed by the previous failure, and many families are still recovering after two years of suffering until our loved ones returned. The State of Israel, as a country that values life, must care for its citizens and safeguard its security.

— The movement's familiesThe families emphasized their direct suffering from past failures and Israel's duty to protect its citizens and security.
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Originally published by Jerusalem Post in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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