Captivity survivor Ilana Gritzwesky, alongside Einav Zangauker, held a mock wedding ceremony for her boyfriend Matan Zangauker, who is still in Hamas captivity in Gaza, during a demonstration at Hostages Square in Tel Aviv on Sunday.

"Matan. If you weren't taken, we could've been married. I don't stop thinking about what was taken from us in just one day. Our world was changed, and you were taken from me," Gritzwesky said.

"You're not here to hug me, and I'm not here to keep you strong. I'm fighting for you until you return, you and all of the hostages. We will bring you back alive, heal together, and god willing, build our home together in Israel."

The crowd subsequently cheered, "You are not alone, we are with you."

Shortly after the event concluded, sirens sounded due to a missile from Yemen, and attendees were forced to take cover.

Captivity survivor Ilana Gritzwesky holds a mock 'wedding' for her boyfriend, Matan Zangauker, who is still held by Hamas in Gaza, during a demonstration in Tel Aviv, August 17, 2025.
Captivity survivor Ilana Gritzwesky holds a mock 'wedding' for her boyfriend, Matan Zangauker, who is still held by Hamas in Gaza, during a demonstration in Tel Aviv, August 17, 2025. (credit: Hostages Families Forum)

The missile was successfully intercepted and no injuries were reported.

This is a developing story.