Former Israeli Security Leaders Plead With Trump to Confront Netanyahu's Gaza Offensive

Approximately 600 ex-Israeli security officials, including former heads of intelligence agencies such as Mossad, have sent a letter to Donald Trump urging him to compel Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to halt the ongoing military assault and loss of Palestinian lives in Gaza.The officials stated, “Your credibility with the majority of Israelis enhances your influence over Prime Minister Netanyahu and his administration: terminate the conflict, secure the hostages, alleviate the suffering.”This plea emerges amid reports indicating Netanyahu's intentions to escalate military operations in Gaza, following stalled or disrupted ceasefire discussions.Since the October 7 assault in 2023, over 60,000 Palestinians, primarily civilians, have tragically lost their lives. The global community has witnessed grim images of widespread starvation, with humanitarian organizations reporting Israel's obstruction of aid efforts. UN agencies have warned that a catastrophic famine is unfolding.Former Shin Bet head Ami Ayalon cautioned against the escalation: “Initially, this war was just, but it has diverged from its moral course.” (Photos: YouTube\Wikimedia Commons)