Freed hostage Eli-ya Cohen spoke at the rally in Hostages Square, saying, "We were all shocked when we saw the video of Rom and Evyatar. The writing was on the wall." According to him, "I don't want to wake up to another cleared for publication and certainly not to lose my brothers who are still there." Cohen added: "I know what it's like to return in a partial deal, I live with guilt every day, and I don't wish anyone to feel what it's like to leave a brother behind. One last request - bring a deal that brings everyone back and don't give up on them, not on anyone - just as you didn't give up on me."