Parents of Israeli Soldiers Call on PM Netanyahu to End Gaza War

Israeli news Channel 12 reports that more than 800 parents of Israeli soldiers and reservists have pressed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to end the bloody war on Gaza. In a powerful statement, the parents expressed their urgent plea for peace:

“We demand an end to the war and the return of all those abducted in the agreement. We will embark on an uncompromising struggle. We will not allow the Gaza Strip to become our child’s cemetery,” the statement read.

Casualties in Conflict

The plea comes in the wake of continued violence, with three Israeli soldiers killed and three wounded in fighting on Wednesday in the northern Gaza Strip. Since ground incursions began in October 2023, a total of 401 Israeli soldiers have lost their lives.

Key Highlights

• Parental Plea: Over 800 parents of Israeli soldiers call for an end to the Gaza war.

• Statement: Parents vow an uncompromising struggle to prevent further loss of life.

• Casualties: 401 Israeli soldiers killed since ground incursions began in October 2023.
  
  Written by: Hassan Ali (University of the Punjab).