Defense Minister Israel Katz made a statement at the demolition event of buildings damaged in Holon during Operation "Am Klavi" (Like a Lion), threatening again that "if Hamas does not release the hostages - the gates of hell will open in Gaza." He added: "This is a complex war, it goes beyond what was done in the past. We are approaching stages where decisions need to be made. This is leadership and we are responsible, not the prosecutor and not anyone else."