Adi Angrest, sister of the kidnapped soldier Matan Angrest, said at the Hostages Square that "This moment fills my heart with deep gratitude and endless love for you all. I am Adi who will soon return to being Matan Angrest's little sister. My brother, I have always watched you from the side and been proud of you, telling everyone about you, about the admired brother you are to us and the pillar of our home. Two years ago, the light went out and I was forced to be the eldest sister. I tried to be like you but couldn't fill the void. In a month, our tradition returns to us - we will celebrate our shared birthday again. You surprised me, you are the best gift for our birthday." She added: "My family and I will not heal until all 48 living hostages and the deceased return to us."