Bereaved families cry out: 'We must not rely on foreign force'

Bereaved families from the Gevura Forum launch a sharp attack against the cabinet's decision to bring an international force into the Gaza Strip. They warn of a return to the old concept and demand that security control remain solely in the hands of the IDF.

Bereaved families from the Gevura Forum, which brings together families who lost loved ones in the 'Swords of Iron' war, sharply attacked the cabinet's decision earlier this week (Sunday) to bring an international force into the Gaza Strip. They warn that transferring security responsibility to a foreign entity endangers national security and could bring back the reality that preceded October 7. Tzurit Fenigstein, mother of Maoz, says: 'If we don't hold the territory, the possibility of experiencing the next October 7 is closer than ever.' Reut Hirshfeld, sister of Staff Sergeant Mati Perl, calls on the government to uphold its commitment that Israel's security will be solely in the hands of the IDF. Anna Slutskin, sister of Israel Sokol, attacks: 'My brother died for this? This is a complete concept.' The families demand to stop the move and leave security control solely in Israel's hands.