The Hostages and Missing Families Forum responded to initiatives in Europe promoting recognition of a Palestinian state, stating that such recognition "while 50 hostages remain in Hamas tunnels - is awarding a prize to terrorism."
According to a statement, "Recognition of a Palestinian state while Hamas holds 50 hostages is not a step toward peace, but a blatant violation of international law and a dangerous moral and diplomatic disgrace that legitimizes horrific war crimes."

