Malli and Liel Yehalomi issued their first statement since they went missing, were located in South America and returned to Israel, telling Ynetnews that "we are in the most difficult period of our lives, after going through very complex days. We never asked for this publicity and did not want to cause worry. Right now we ask to rebuild our lives, and request a little compassion, time and quiet in order to get through the difficult days ahead of us. When we feel we are mentally capable of doing so, we will share our story." The statement comes after a parody of them appeared in a promo for the TV show 'Eretz Nehederet,' which they requested be taken down.