The American State Secretary Marco Rubio held his first official meeting in Washington, DC, with the families of the hostages still being held by Hamas in Gaza in the midst of the continuous war of the terror group with Israel.
Rubio again confirmed the dedication of the Trump government to secure the release of all 50 remaining hostages, according to a press release from the Highnesses and Missing Families Forum.
The meeting contained Moshe Lavi, brother -in -law of hostage Omri Miran; Ilay David, brother of hostage agent Evyatar David; Tzur Goldin, brother of Lt. Hadar Goldin; And recently released hostage Iir Horn, whose brother Eitan Horn remains in captivity.
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Anthony Rubio, Moshe Lavi, Tzur Goldin, American State Secretary Marco Rubio, Iain Horn and Ilay David. (The Gogagages and Missing Families Forum)
Rubio’s wife, Jeanette and son, Anthony, were also at the meeting.
During the meeting, the secretary told the families that real victory in Gaza would only be realized when all hostages returned home, according to the press release.
He also noted that the US government has demonstrated all its assets to lead important initiatives in the middle. He further argued that Israel has won victories in Iran and Lebanon and is able to beat Hamas.
The US State Secretary Marco Rubio again confirmed the dedication of the Trump government to secure the release of all 50 remaining hostages. (Julien de Rosa/Pool/AFP via Getty images)
The families emphasized that this is a critical window to introduce the remaining hostages in one extensive deal instead of phases or partial agreements, as was the case in the previous hostage of Israel with Hamas, according to the press release.
They expressed trust in the Trump government to act with urgency and determination to free the remaining people in the imprisonment of Hamas.
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Iir Horn was released from his captivity as a hostage from Hamas in Gaza, but his brother, Eitan Horn, stays in the enclave. (GPO/Handout via Reuters; Reuters/Janis Laizans)
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“We waited long enough,” said the families. “It’s time to make brave decisions and bring all our loved ones back – all at the same time.”
