Thousands of women protested for the release of the abductees in dozens of different centers in Israel. Among them was Gabriela Leimberg who returned from Hamas captivity in the previous deal.

"I appeal to Prime Minister Mr. Bibi Netanyahu to make the most significant decision at this time," she said. "We demand that human lives be saved, and are not ready to return to normal as long as our sisters and brothers are in Gaza," said the women's protest initiative for abductees.