President Isaac Herzog addressed the return of the body of kidnapped hostage Ilan Weiss to Israel, stating that it is "a moment of deep sadness, but also of resolving doubts and comfort." According to him, "Ilan of blessed memory showed bravery and nobility of spirit when he went to fight terrorists on Black Saturday. In his death he commanded life. We will continue to do everything in our power to fulfill our obligation to return all our hostages held by murderers - the living to their homes and rehabilitation and the deceased to burial in Israel - until the very last one!".