The Israeli aggression against the Gaza Strip witnessed a dangerous turning point yesterday, when Israel intensified raids and bombing on the Strip, and cut off communications in preparation for ground operations on the ground, which made the world stand on its toes, including the families of Israeli prisoners.

On Saturday, the Israeli families of detainees in the Gaza Strip expressed their concern about the fate and lives of their relatives after the occupation army escalated its raids last night on the Gaza Strip, which is witnessing intense bombardment for the 22nd day in a row.

A statement issued by representatives of the detainees’ families regarding the unprecedented escalation in the Gaza Strip last Friday night stated, “It was a long night, the most horrific of all, during which we experienced great anxiety and uncertainty about the fate of the kidnapped persons detained there, who were also subjected to violent bombardment.” According to what was reported by Israeli media.

The Israeli army spokesman, Daniel Hagari, announced the start of a ground incursion into Gaza, saying, “We are advancing in the stages of the war and our forces have entered northern Gaza and expanded the scope of their operations,” indicating that military operations will continue until the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) is eliminated. and return detainees.

Hagari explained - in a press conference yesterday, Friday - that they informed the families of 229 Israelis that they were kidnapped in Gaza, noting that the number changes and is constantly being updated, stressing that they will continue what he called the utmost efforts to return the prisoners as a top priority, stressing, “So far the families of 310 soldiers have been informed that their sons are dead.” ".

Representatives of these families demanded an “immediate” meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, and other members of the mini-ministerial council for security and political affairs (cabinet), to discuss their concerns, which are accompanied by debates in the Israeli street regarding the chances of the return of prisoners from the grip of factions. The resistance, in light of the escalation in Gaza, amid sharp criticism of Netanyahu’s performance in dealing with this issue, threatening escalation if they do not meet with the mini-ministerial council, according to Israeli Channel 12.

Family members of Israelis detained in Gaza demonstrated in front of the home of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Kesaria, south of Haifa.

The families of the detainees described last night as being exceptionally difficult for them, and Israeli Army Radio reported that Defense Minister Yoav Galant will meet tomorrow, for the first time, with representatives of the families of detainees in the Gaza Strip.

What was described as neglect angered the families of the detainees, as the mother of the prisoner, “Rumi,” said in an interview broadcast on the Israeli “Kan” channel account on the (X) platform, “We demand to meet Gallant today, not tomorrow. We will not wait another day. My daughter has been there for 21 days, wounded and bleeding.” "And God knows what else." We should not wait any longer."

These statements sparked angry reactions on social media. One user commented on the Israeli Channel 12 account, which broadcast residents’ demonstrations in front of Netanyahu’s house on the X platform, saying, “A scandal I have never seen before. A government does not communicate with families who are going through a nightmare.” Tragic, shame shame shame.”

Al-Qassam announced that it captured between 200 and 250 Israelis, and others of other nationalities. (Getty Images)

While one user challenged Netanyahu, saying, “If all the kidnapped people are returned, I will personally kiss Benjamin Netanyahu’s feet. From that moment on, I will call Queen Sarah of Israel and give her a 3-minute speech of praise in a row. On any platform. I will commit not to say a bad word about them for a year and a half.”

Abu Ubaida, spokesman for the Al-Qassam Brigades - the military wing of the Hamas movement - had previously announced last Thursday that about 50 prisoners held by them had been killed as a result of the ongoing Israeli raids on the Gaza Strip. Al-Qassam had previously announced that it had captured between 200 and 250 Israelis, and others of other nationalities.

This is accompanied by an unprecedented Israeli bombing of Gaza last night, as part of continuous raids for the 22nd day, leaving thousands of martyrs and wounded, and massive destruction to residential buildings and vital facilities, with the continuation of the “Al-Aqsa Flood” operation launched by the Palestinian resistance factions at dawn on October 7. Current, in response to the attacks of the Israeli occupation and settlers against the Palestinian people and their sanctities.