Israeli captives' families protest against Netanyahu, demand dismissal
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The families of Israeli captives stressed that Netanyahu was the reason behind the absence of any captive exchange deal since October 7.
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Israeli settlers protest against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government and call for the release of Israeli captives, in 'Tel Aviv', occupied Palestine, Saturday, March 30, 2024 (AP)
Families of the Israeli settlers held captives by the Palestinian resistance their Gaza have heightened their criticism of the Israeli occupation as it has failed to conclude an exchange deal after six months since October 7.
A mother of one of those captives, in a statement on behalf of the Israeli settler families, addressed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Saturday, labeling him as the obstacle standing in the way between the families and their children.
As reported by Israeli Channel 12, she added that if Israeli settlers do not take action to remove Netanyahu from power, they will not be able to return the captives.
She further revealed that the families of these settlers will launch a new phase aimed at replacing Netanyahu stressing that they will continue to protest, demanding his dismissal.
One of the Israeli settler families informed Israeli Channel 12 that the fact that the captives have remained in Gaza for about six months now is proof of the complete and deliberate failure of the Israeli occupation.
The Israeli settler family added that Netanyahu keeps on thwarting the deal over and over again emphasizing that he is only looking out for his own personal interests.
During the massive demonstration held in "Tel Aviv" next to the Israeli Ministry of Security, severe clashes erupted between settlers and the IOF.
As reported by Israeli media, the settlers tied themselves up, demanding the conclusion of a prisoner exchange deal with the Palestinian resistance.
Prisoner swap hinges on 'Israel's' Gaza residents return: Mossad chief
Israeli media reported on Friday that Mossad chief David Barnea stated that a prisoner exchange deal could proceed if "Israel" demonstrates flexibility on the return of northern Gaza Strip residents, despite the Hamas movement's response.
Political affairs commentator on the Israeli Channel 12, Dana Weiss, stated that the ministers in the occupation government, Benny Gantz, Gadi Eisenkot, and Ron Drimmer, "joined this position."
Alternatively, Minister of Security Yoav Gallant and Chief of Staff Herzi Halevy, as mentioned by Weiss, believed it was not the right moment to offer flexibility or a unilateral proposal concerning the northern Gaza Strip.
They emphasized the need to invade Rafah discreetly, without public disclosure, to support ongoing American efforts to bolster negotiations and facilitate reaching a potential agreement.
Channel 12's commentator added that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu did not agree with both sides, criticizing them collectively and asserting, "You do not know how to handle tough negotiations."
According to a report by Vice, Netanyahu argued that instead of presenting an opposing or milder proposal, it should be "directly and publicly presented to Rafah." It reported that Netanyahu informed the ministers of his plan to send the negotiating delegation to Washington at the beginning of the following week.
