Finance Ministry Minister Zeev Elkin addressed the disturbing videos from the captivity of hostages Rom Breslavsky and Evyatar David in an interview with the Ynet studio, saying they cause "shock and a lot of pain." According to him, "It's not that we're surprised, it's a reminder of who Hamas is - Nazis, literally." Elkin added that to his understanding, "There is no possibility for a deal, Hamas has hardened its positions. It seems they are not interested in releasing the hostages right now, that's also the Americans' conclusion," and suggested "applying all military pressure."

