The Hostages' Families Headquarters responded to the 'senior political official' who announced that Israel refuses Hamas's proposal of a five-year ceasefire in exchange for releasing all hostages, stating that 'similar to past declarations and statements, once again the senior political official proves that the Israeli government has no plan. The Prime Minister and his representatives continue to explain what they are unwilling to do to secure the return of the hostages.' The headquarters further noted that 'we would appreciate if the senior political official would be willing to meet with the hostages' families and present them with the state of negotiations, not through the media.'