Haaretz | Jewish World Dozens of Jewish Organizations Spanning the Globe Call for Immediate Cease-fire in Gaza Forty organizations from 15 countries signed a letter urging the Israeli government to 'to end the war, withdraw all Israeli forces from Gaza' in return for the hostages. For some, including the families of hostages, the move is too little too late Judy Maltz Dec 20, 2024 10:33 pm IST An international network of progressive Jewish organizations published an open letter on Friday calling for an immediate cease-fire in Gaza, a hostage deal and swift diplomatic action to address the escalating humanitarian crisis. Forty organizations from 15 countries have signed the letter, which urges the Israeli government "to agree to end the war, withdraw all Israeli forces from Gaza, and press for a security arrangement in exchange for a return of all the hostages." The letter notes that although Hamas' military capabilities have been diminished, the gr...