Yotam Cohen, brother of hostage Nimrod Cohen, said during the hostage families' statement at Begin Gate in the Kirya in Tel Aviv that "everyone knows Hamas has been defeated. Everyone understands we can operate in Gaza exactly as the IDF operates in Lebanon and will operate in Iran and that this is the time to leverage achievements. Ending the war and returning all hostages is Israel's clear interest. This is total victory." He addressed U.S. President Donald Trump in English: "The people of Israel want an end to the war and peace in the Middle East - only you can bring life to a region of death. Do not hesitate."