The British government asked for the visits to be held as part of a procedure designed to determine whether there was justification for imposing an arms embargo on Israel.
A slight rift has emerged within the group of families that have loved ones whom Hamas kidnapped on Oct. 7. Many of them want the Israeli government to move swiftly to bring the hostages home. But some are saying that Hamas should be defeated first, even if it takes longer to release the captives.
There’s a growing rift between the families of hostages about whether to push for a ceasefire or continue to fight Hamas. The majority of hostages' families are adamant about a ceasefire in order to secure the release of their loved ones. But in the last month, a small group of families have formed a counter group, opposing negotiations with Hamas. The group, Forum Tikva