United States special envoy Steve Witkoff met with families of hostages in Tel Aviv, emphasizing that most Israelis and Gazans support the return of hostages held by Hamas. Witkoff highlighted the shared desire for the hostages' release, linking it to hopes for the rehabilitation of Gaza. He expressed solidarity with the families, stating that their struggle has become personal to him. The meeting, organized by the Hostages and Missing Families Forum, lasted nearly two hours.
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