38.6% of hostage family members suffer from mental and neurological problems and fatigue manifesting as extreme tiredness, anxiety, sleep difficulties, depression and functional impairment. This was announced by the health department at the Families Headquarters. Health Committee Chairman MK Yoni Mashriki addressed the report in a special discussion regarding their condition, saying that "after a long period of fighting, tense security reality and economic and mental crises - the health of the entire public requires renewed attention, especially the health of the hostages' families."