Former 'Israeli' security chiefs urge Trump to end Gaza war
Three former top 'Israeli' security officials, ex-Mossad chief Tamir Pardo, ex-Shin Bet chief Ami Ayalon, and former deputy IOF chief Matan Vilnai, have called on US President Donald Trump to intervene and pressure Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to end the war in Gaza.
The appeal, part of a letter first shared with the Jerusalem Post, was issued by the group 'Commanders for Israel’s Security' (CIS), which includes over 600 former senior figures from 'Israel’s' defense and diplomatic institutions.
In the letter, the officials argued that military objectives have largely been achieved, and that further goals, particularly returning 'Israeli' captives, can only be reached through negotiations. They urged Trump to help end the war and support a regional coalition to stabilize Gaza, led by Egypt, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and a reformed Palestinian Authority.
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CIS warned that delaying such an offer risks the lives of captives and harms 'Israel’s' international legitimacy. They also stressed that 'Israel' must accept a ceasefire in exchange for the release of all captives, a deal Hamas has repeatedly proposed.
Netanyahu, however, has rejected this approach, citing concerns over Hamas' resurgence and pressure from his right-wing coalition. Despite opposition parties offering support for such a deal, he remains unwilling to consider giving the Palestinian Authority a role in Gaza.
CIS maintained that a clear ceasefire offer is vital to demonstrate that 'Israel' has exhausted all options to bring its captives home.
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