Former captive Ilana Grichevsky, partner of hostage Matan Tsengauker, said at a rally in Hostages Square that "two nights ago, something significant happened. The Israeli government decided to sacrifice all hostages, all soldiers and all families waiting at home. In its cabinet decision, this government chose eternal war, not life." According to her, "This government thinks the hostages are invisible. That they are 'a price that must be paid' or 'sacrifices for the coalition.' But they are not invisible! They are our brothers and sisters. They are the heart of all of us."