"Flotilla 50," led by the Hostages Families Forum, departed from the Ashkelon marina heading south for a two-hour journey. The forum stated that "during the sail, at the point closest to Gaza's shores, the families of hostages will shout messages toward their loved ones, hoping these messages will reach them and give them hope." During the event, the hostages' families said: "Statements about conquering Gaza and expanding the fighting put our loved ones at immediate risk of death and disappearance. Bringing all 50 hostages home is the only true victory image."

