Civilian pilots, ex-soldiers, and bereaved families have signed public letters calling for a hostage deal, even if it means ending the war. The letters, which have been signed by hundreds of individuals, including retired Air Force members and former IDF soldiers, emphasize the urgent need to secure the release of the 59 hostages still held captive by terror groups in the Gaza Strip. The signatories argue that every day that passes puts the lives of the hostages at risk. The letters have sparked outrage in the government, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dismissing them as 'noisy' anarchists.