"Mothers of Israeli Soldiers Join Anti-War Movement in Gaza"

A group of Israeli mothers, including Michal Brody-Bareket, whose son is a soldier deployed in Gaza, have formed The Mothers' Cry to call for an end to the Gaza war. Despite overwhelming support for the military campaign, these mothers are drawing inspiration from the Four Mothers movement and are advocating for a cease-fire and the release of hostages held in Gaza. The group's anti-war stance has received little public exposure, and they have faced opposition from another group of mothers calling for intensified military operations in Gaza. Israeli police have suppressed anti-war demonstrations, leading to concerns about freedom of expression and protest.