Yehuda Cohen, father of soldier Nimrod Cohen who has been held captive by Hamas for 659 days, said during the hostage families' statement outside Begin Gate in Tel Aviv: "I met with Netanyahu in Washington, he looked us in the eyes and said he would bring everyone back. In practice, he delayed on the path to a partial deal - and even that he failed to deliver. We must change direction." According to him, "My heroic son is undergoing severe torture in captivity. He is in inhumane conditions, and to get him out we need a comprehensive agreement and an end to the war."