Hostage survivors and families of those still in captivity held a Shabbat reception outside Defense Minister Israel Katz's home in Kfar Achim, where they spoke out. Hostage survivor Sasha Tropanov said that "there is no time for experiments." Survivor Ilana Grichevsky thanked the people who support the families and addressed Katz: "Open your heart, hear the cry of the people." Survivor Yair Horn added that "hunger in captivity is not only physical - but also mental." Niva Venkert, mother of Omer who was released from captivity, said that "my son's soul is captive and remains with Aviatar, Guy, and the rest of the hostages."