Families of hostages from "Forum Tikva" made a statement on Kaplan Street in Jerusalem addressing the negotiations with Hamas. Idan Baruch, brother of fallen hostage Uriel Baruch said: "We, the families, reject making a partial deal because it will leave our brothers there forever. We need to defeat them completely and not give them a reward." Zvika Mor, father of hostage Eitan Mor added that "this war cannot end with surrender to Hamas. Mr. Prime Minister, abandon the negotiations and give a clear order to the IDF Chief of Staff to defeat Hamas."