Itzik Horn, father of hostage Eitan Horn, said in a statement by the families outside the Defense Ministry headquarters in Tel Aviv that "we are facing the destruction of the Third Temple. The State of Israel cannot be a home for Jews while abandoning Jews to torture. It is inconceivable and unforgivable that until this moment no genuine negotiations have been conducted for a comprehensive deal. The people of Israel will hold accountable everyone responsible for the foot-dragging and selections. No more stalling and games, we must not abandon our children to Hamas. The only way to get our children out is through public pressure. Netanyahu will not release them if the country doesn't tremble."