Bereaved, hostage families demand emigration option for Gazans before letting int'l force enter
The families argued that facilitating the departure of Gaza residents who wish to leave could improve Israel’s security situation and weaken Hamas’s control over the local population.
The Tikva Leumit movement, representing bereaved families and hostages, has demanded that Israel allow voluntary emigration for Gaza residents, completely demilitarize the Gaza Strip, and maintain Israel's full security autonomy before permitting an international force entry. This comes amid reports of progress in the Gaza Strip's framework and potential international force deployment.
The bereaved families argue that emigration could enhance Israel's security situation and diminish Hamas's influence over the local populace. They emphasized the need for Israel to secure international guarantees to operate within the Gaza Strip, locate terrorist infrastructure, and safeguard Israeli communities. Furthermore, the movement insists on a complete demilitarization of the Strip before any international force enters, with all weapons collected and Israel retaining full security authority.
The movement stressed that no light or heavy weapons should remain in Gaza to prevent endangering IDF soldiers and Israeli civilians. The bereaved families expressed a lack of trust in both Hamas and any potential international force, stating that they are responsible for their own security and hoping decision-makers understand this.
They urged the prime minister and other decision-makers not to rely on an international force that would be "without authority and without the ability to eliminate Hamas." The families reiterated their stance: "Continue the targeted killings and defeat Hamas. No stages and no international forces."
The Israel-Hamas War commenced on October 7, 2023, when Hamas-led terrorists stormed southern Israel, resulting in over 1,200 deaths and more than 250 hostages. A Gaza ceasefire under the Trump plan began on October 10, 2025.
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