Einav Tzangaukar, mother of hostage Matan Tzangaukar, stated at the Begin Gate of the Kirya in Tel Aviv that 'despite everyone knowing that military pressure kills hostages and increases casualties, yesterday we were informed that Netanyahu intends to call up reserve soldiers for another round that will only result in the death of hostages.' She added: 'He is sending soldiers to an unnecessary war, a war he refuses to end.' According to her, 'Netanyahu already explains that returning the hostages is a secondary goal - my son's life is secondary to him, everything is secondary to preserving the coalition.'