Families of hostages Alon Ohel and Guy Gilboa-Dalal believe the two were recently moved to Gaza City ahead of a planned Israeli operation there, based on information from former hostages held with them, Channel 12 news reports.
Relatives have said repeatedly at rallies in recent hours that they were informed by security personnel that their loved ones could be put in danger by a looming offensive aimed at conquering the city and destroying any Hamas bastions there.
According to the report, there are concerns that other hostages have also been moved to Gaza City, ostensibly to put them in harm’s way or dissuade Israel from going ahead with the plan.
The news channel also reports that families contacted by security officials to inform them of the dangers were told that the military opposed the planned offensive, noting that it was ordered by the political leadership, and thought the government should instead reach a deal with Hamas to free the hostages and end the war.
According to the channel, IDF chief Eyal Zamir, despite his opposition to the operation, has determined the order to conquer the city is lawful and therefore will not resist the political decision.
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