There’s a growing rift between the families of hostages about whether to push for a ceasefire or continue to fight Hamas. The majority of hostages’ families are adamant about a ceasefire in order to secure the release of their loved ones. But in the last month, a small group of families have formed a counter group, opposing negotiations with Hamas. The group, Forum Tikva (Hebrew for “Hope”), believes a deal “plays into the hands of Hamas.” Rebecca Rosman reports from Tel Aviv.
The story you just read is available to read for free because thousands of listeners and readers like you generously support our nonprofit newsroom. Every day, the reporters and producers at The World are hard at work bringing you human-centered news from across the globe. But we can’t do it without you: We need your support to ensure we can continue this work for another year.
When you make a gift of $10 or more a month, we’ll invite you to a virtual behind-the-scenes tour of our newsroom to thank you for being with The World.