Einav Tzanguaker, whose son Matan is being held captive in Gaza, responded to Hamas's claim during a protest at Begin Gate in Tel Aviv, saying: 'The military pressure is getting closer to Matan and puts him in immediate danger. The decision to expand the maneuver comes at the cost of Matan's life and all the hostages'. She added: 'I can't bear this nightmare anymore. Netanyahu continues to sacrifice the hostages, he is using the Israel Defense Forces not to protect Israel's security - but to continue the war and protect his government'.