Hostages and Missing Families Forum
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The Hostages and Missing Families Forum (
History
Within days of the
The Forum, along with most individual relatives of hostages, have attempted to avoid partisan politics or confrontation with Israel's right-wing coalition government.[6]
Activities
During the first week, the group organized a fundraising drive that raised $500,000 and organized a meeting attended by 500 family members with Gal Hirsch, the Israeli government official coordinating hostage affairs. The group launched the hashtag #BringThemHomeNow.[3]
The Forum recruited hundreds of volunteers in Israel and the United States, including psychologists, social media and communications professionals, former hostages, and former government officials such as David Meidan, who was involved in negotiating the Gilad Shalit prisoner exchange.[3]
In February 2024, the Hostages and Missing Families Forum filed a war crimes complaint against Hamas at the International Court of Justice. The complaint included charges against Hamas leaders of "kidnapping, crimes of sexual violence, torture and other serious allegations."[7]
The Forum was awarded the Genesis Prize, also referred to as the Jewish Nobel Prize, alongside the JAFI Fund for Victims of Terror; Lev Echad; NATAL-The Israel Trauma and Resiliency Center; and OneFamily-Overcoming Terror Together.[8]
See also
References
- ^ Harkov, Lahav (2023-12-08). "Hostages' families find all the services they need in one Tel Aviv building". Jewish Insider. Retrieved 2024-01-02.
- ^ "U.S.-Israeli hostage was killed in Hamas attack, kibbutz community says - CBS News". www.cbsnews.com. 2023-12-22. Retrieved 2023-12-24.
- ^ a b c Danan, Deborah (2023-10-13). "How relatives of Israel's missing are making sure their loved ones aren't forgotten". Jewish Telegraphic Agency. Retrieved 28 February 2024.
- ^ "Hostages' families mull sending own mediator to Cairo talks". Jewish News Syndicate. 2024-02-18. Retrieved 19 February 2024.
- Times of Israel. 2024-02-18. Retrieved 19 February 2024.
- Times of Israel. Reuters. 2024-02-05. Retrieved 19 February 2024.
- Times of Israel. Retrieved 19 February 2024.
- ^ Hajdenberg, Jackie (2024-02-08). "Groups working to support Israeli hostages and their families awarded 2024 'Jewish Nobel'". Jewish Telegraphic Agency. Retrieved 28 February 2024.
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