Ora Rubinstein, the aunt of hostage Bar Kuperstein, responded to the proof of life from hostage Maxim Henkin, saying: "I'm terrified about Bar's condition. We spoke with the military. We know that Bar and Maxim Henkin are in immediate life-threatening danger. I have such a terrible feeling." In an interview with Ynet studio, Rubinstein added: "I have a son who served over 500 days in reserves - how can I let him go to reserve duty now? In the past, I told him to go bring back Bar and all the hostages. Today, I can't say that anymore."

