Silvia Cunio, the mother of hostages David and Ariel Cunio, said in a statement that "David and Ariel are alive. Today is day 700. For me, this is the longest October 7 in my life. 700 days in captivity. In a terrible nightmare." According to her, "There are no words that can describe it. They could have been here long ago. Only because of miserable politics my children are suffering. My granddaughters Emma and Yuli are growing up in a nightmare because of miserable politics. My David, my Arieliato. My Papito. I love you. Be strong. We are doing everything to bring you back."