Shay Moses, nephew of former hostages Gadi and Margalit Moses, said during the hostages' families statement at Begin Gate in Tel Aviv: "This week we were informed of the fall of eight IDF soldiers. Our hearts are torn by the knowledge that if not for Prime Minister Netanyahu's political considerations, all hostages would be home and the war would be over. While soldiers are falling, Netanyahu insists on a partial deal and continuation of the war."