To find a way out of the hostages drama, we must change our perspective and analyze the situation from the hostages families’ point of view. This will make it possible to propose different, realistic courses of action, and depart from the dilemma that the Israeli authorities are trying to resolve. A horrible dilemma indeed. What is more urgent? To continue with the military operation aimed to save Israel, or to rescue the hostages? However, there is room for optimism. To resolve the aforementioned dilemma, we should keep in mind that there are two points of view: that of the hostages’ families, for whom this is an essential aspect, and that of the Israeli authorities, which are conducting a war on several fronts and for which the hostages’ release is but one aspect of many in this war. In other words, while the interests of the Israeli authorities and the interests of the hostages’ families are synchronized most of the time, they may go in different directions depending on the circumstances. Understanding that the government and the hostages’ families have different interests is highly important. To emphasize the interests of the families and make the voices of the hostages be heard, the hostages’ mothers – the “Moms” – must conduct themselves in the political area. This is their way of making an impact on government decisions, demand a detailed report from the Israeli authorities and be provided with accurate, up-to-date information. Having a political influence means ensuring that the hostages remain at the top of the government’s concerns. To make an impact in the political arena, an organized and structured body is necessary. MForce One is the structure established in order to get accurate information and clear commitments from the government. While playing a role on the local level through MForce One, the mothers become interlocutors of other players, regional and international. MForce One aims to conduct a dialogue with all stakeholders without exception, in order to determine the best options for the hostages’ release. MForce One strives to suggest courses of action it considers the most optimal, regardless of the official position of the authorities of any country. We must understand that in practice, the situation is much more complex than how it is presented by various players, while each player – the Israeli authorities, the political and military wing of Hamas, the mediators, etc. – has an interest to pretend as if they control the situation. The reality is completely different. It seems that the hostages were kidnapped by different groups, which are not necessarily identified with Hamas. Some of these groups may have sold hostages to other groups, while others may request money or guarantees in exchange for the hostages. Communication breakdown between the Hamas units leads to more interlocutors being involved. Under these conditions, while the potential proposals of the Israeli authorities, such as an exchange of hostages for prisoners serving their sentence in Israel, may draw the attention of certain Hamas leaders, do not interest other groups holding the hostages. This is why all options must be examined without any presumptions. Not only that it is extremely important, but critical to hear out those who hold the hostages (and who are not part of the “official” circle of negotiation). MForce One can help hear them out, and that is our main goal.