The Hostages and Missing Families Forum stated: "In the same week that senior security officials express concern that hostages could be kidnapped again in Gaza by local militias, it is reported that the Israeli government is arming militias in Gaza. The hostages' families express their grave concern that the continuation of the war and sinking deeper into the Gaza quagmire will continue to exact heavy national, security and social prices from them and from all of Israel. This is the time for brave decisions - to bring everyone back in one move and end the war."

