The Hostages and Missing Families Forum Headquarters released the following statement in response to the recovery of the body of missing soldier Tzvi Feldman.
"The families of the hostages extend their heartfelt support to the Feldman family and to all families who have the opportunity to properly lay their loved ones to rest.
"The return of Sgt. Zvi Feldman's remains serves as a powerful moral and national reminder to the Prime Minister and cabinet members - a proper burial isn't a privilege, but a fundamental duty the state owes to its citizens and soldiers. In Israel, we leave no one behind.
"We cannot allow ourselves as a society to accept a reality where families wait more than 40 years to be reunited with their loved ones.
"We can and must bring all 59 hostages home today - the living to heal and the deceased for proper burial, without putting soldiers at risk. The only viable solution is a comprehensive deal that ends the war and returns everyone. Prime Minister Netanyahu - the decision and power rest with you."