Hostage survivor Yair Horn, brother of captive Eitan Horn, spoke at a statement in Kiryat Gat, saying "I never imagined we would reach day 700." He added, "I saw an interview with Ron Arad's brother and while watching him on television I thought I don't want to be like him. I had the chance to meet Tzur Goldin, Hadar's brother. I don't want to be like him, I want my brother." According to him, "We are standing here because we were released in a deal and I returned here. It seems that a deal is the most correct way to bring back all the hostages."