Hundreds of Israeli authors urge Netanyahu to end Gaza war, secure captives’ release – Middle East Monitor

Over 350 Israeli literary figures have signed an open letter urging Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to end the war in Gaza and secure the return of the 59 remaining Israeli captives.

The signatories, representing a wide swath of Israel’s literary community, accuse Netanyahu of deliberately obstructing a potential deal with Hamas that would secure a ceasefire and the captives’ release, alleging that he is prioritising his political survival over national and…