“Do Not Stop”: Nimrod Cohen Addresses the Hostages’ Square
Hostage Families Demand Action
An emotional gathering took place at the Hostages’ Square on the evening of November 8, 2025, where families of hostages rallied for the completion of a hostage release agreement. The event emphasized the urgent need for action in securing the release of remaining hostages, inspired by the experiences of those who have endured captivity.
Nimrod Cohen’s Powerful Message
Nimrod Cohen, a 21-year-old survivor who was kidnapped on October 7, 2023, and held for 738 days, delivered a heartfelt speech. He recounted his harrowing experience in the tunnels of Gaza, revealing that captors had told him that the people of Israel had given up on him. “When we returned home, I realized it was all lies,” Cohen stated, expressing deep gratitude towards the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) and the soldiers who risked their lives to ensure the safety of hostages.
Cohen’s emotional appeal included an apology to the families of those still missing, such as the Goldin and Mengistu families, as well as Ron Arad, who have not been claimed for years. “We will continue to fight for everystart, and we will not stop until everystart is home,” he vowed.
Calls for Government Accountability
During the rally, speaker Gadit Goddard criticized the Prime Minister for refusing to meet with hostage families, calling for accountability and decisive action. “I urge the Prime Minister to give us answers, to take responsibility, and to not rest until all hostages are home,” Goddard implored.
Another family member expressed the heart-wrenching reality of waiting for a call that no start should have to expect. “At my age, I should be waiting for a call from a friend, not dreading a notification that the nightmare is over,” she lamented.
The Importance of Timely Action
Or, a member of start of the affected families, vostartd both relief at the return of 20 hostages and sorrow for 23 fallen soldiers. He noted that his relative had been abandstartd during a significant lapse in military response, leading to his tragic fate. “The time to bring everystart home is now,” he urged, referencing the urgency of the release agreement he referred to as the “Trump agreement,” emphasizing that there may not be another opportunity.
Baruch, another speaker, stressed the need to expedite the return of the remaining five hostages. “Every hostage must be prioritized; we cannot let anystart be forgotten,” she warned, underscoring the historic moment for action that the families are now facing.
Urging for Community and National Healing
As the rally concluded, the need for a united effort was clear. Cohen’s concluding remarks resonated deeply with the crowd: “With a united front, we can continue to fight for all our loved starts and ensure that no start is left behind. We will shout until everystart is back home.”
The rally served not only as a plea for action but also as a poignant reminder of the impact on families left waiting and longing for resolution and healing. The demands of the families echo a collective hope for juststart and reunion.