The Hostages’ Families Forum accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of deliberately sabotaging peace efforts, following Israel’s strike in Qatar last week.

“Every time peace is within reach, Netanyahu destroys it,” the forum said, blaming his “inaction” for the deaths of 42 hostages and putting the lives of the remaining 48 at risk.

They added:
“The Qatar operation proved beyond doubt that Netanyahu is the only obstacle to bringing the hostages home and ending the war. His excuses serve only to cling to power.”

The accusations come as US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Israel. Rubio noted before departure that President Trump was “not satisfied” with Israel’s Qatar strike but reaffirmed that US-Israel ties remain “very strong,” with Washington’s top priority being the return of hostages and ending the Gaza conflict.