Omri Miran's father, Danny, addressed the professional ranks' warnings about the plan to capture Gaza, saying: "The IDF Chief of Staff said it a month ago - the operation in Gaza endangers the hostages." In an interview with the ynet studio, Miran expressed anger at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu who called the protesters "fascist phalanges," and said: "For two years I've restrained myself. Speaking calmly, for the unity of the people, for common sense. But enough is enough. As for the government, this cabinet, I would first send it to hell. To tell those making decisions there are only 20 hostages alive. One of them is my son, and he is 100% my son."