Prof. Asher Cohen, President of the Hebrew University, and the Presidents of Research Universities in Israel, along with higher education leaders, urge Prime Minister Netanyahu:

"All hostages still held in Gaza must be returned without delay."

In a letter to the Prime Minister, the presidents of Israel’s higher education institutions called on the government—and its leader—not to stop now. They urged full commitment to advancing the second phase of the agreement, the phase that will bring home all remaining hostages, both living and deceased.

They emphasized:

"Alongside the affected families, communities, and localities, student populations, academic staff, and administrative personnel at our institutions have also paid a heavy price since the massacre. Our concern for the hostages stems from our deep commitment to Israeli society—we are an integral part of it."

Since the outbreak of the Iron Swords war, universities have made significant efforts to support the tens of thousands of students who have served, and continue to serve, in the reserves—many of whom fought to bring the hostages home.

Their message to the Israeli government:

"We urge you to take the necessary steps to complete this process and Bring Them Home Now"

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