Soldiers in the IDF's Intelligence unit 8200 have written a joint letter calling on the government to release hostages, even if it means stopping the fighting in Gaza. The letter has been signed by hundreds of reservists, active-duty soldiers, and retired officers. The officers express concern about the war serving political and personal interests rather than security interests, and argue that only an agreement can bring the hostages back safely. The IDF is set to expel hundreds of air force reservists who signed an advertisement calling for an end to the war.