Einav Tsengauker delivered a statement near the Begin Gate of the Kirya in Tel Aviv, saying: "We've finished waiting for miracles, we've finished begging the government. We've stopped hoping that the deal will come from above. It will come from us, from the public. It will come from each and every one of you, the salvation of Matan and all 50 hostages will come from us." She added that "we need to stop the country, we cannot let the government conquer Gaza, sacrifice our hostages and soldiers. We must end the cycle of bereavement, it will come from you. It will come from us."