Yotam Cohen, brother of kidnapped soldier Nimrod Cohen, said during a statement by hostages' families at Begin Gate that "the death cabinet has sentenced my hero brother, Nimrod Cohen, a soldier who was kidnapped while defending the country on October 7, and the rest of the hostages who are still alive to death." According to him, "Everyone understands that the approach needs to change, but instead of a war that will kill hostages and soldiers, it's time to put a feasible initiative on the table to end the war in exchange for all the hostages." He added: "I call on the people of Israel - leave your homes to stop the country."