OCCUPIED JERUSALEM (Palestine Foundation Information Center)More than 550 former Israeli security officials have called on US President Donald Trump to intervene and help bring an end to the ongoing war in Gaza, as well as to secure the release of Israeli captives held by Hamas.
According to Clash Report, the group of former officials sent a letter urging Trump to use his influence during his visit to the region to push for a ceasefire and prioritize the return of Israeli hostages.
Among the signatories is Major General Yisrael Ziv, former head of operations for the Israeli army, who revealed that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is planning to dispatch a delegation to Qatar, following Trump’s apparent intention to broker an end to the conflict.
Ziv criticized Netanyahu, saying: “It’s disgraceful that the government and its leader show so little concern for the hostages.”
He added that Trump’s success in securing the release of captive Alexander Edan only highlights Netanyahu’s failure, calling it “a painful humiliation.”
The appeal coincides with growing calls within Israel for a negotiated deal with Hamas that would lead to a ceasefire and the return of detainees.
