Israeli Hostage Families Urge Action in US Visit

Plea for Hostage Release

• 💔 Ilay David shared a heartbreaking plea about his brother Eviatar, whose last sign of life was a Hamas hostage video on February 22nd.
• 🚇 Eviatar and others are reportedly held in a small, underground tunnel, suffering daily abuse and facing execution at any moment.
• ⚠️ Liran Berman stated his two brothers, Gol and Z, are alive but separated, with only brief signals of life since their November 2023 capture.
• ⏳ Both families emphasize the critical medical emergency and the constant threat of death for the remaining hostages.

Advocacy in Washington D.C.

• 🇺🇸 Ilay and Liran are part of a delegation visiting the United States, specifically Washington D.C., to advocate for the hostages.
• 🗣️ Their primary goal is to make the hostages visible again, reminding people they are real individuals with families and communities.
• 🤝 They have met with lawmakers, including members of Congress and the Senate, to give a voice to those currently held captive.
• 🌟 Eli mentioned meeting with President Trump's administration, citing past hostage releases during his leadership as a reason for hope.
• 🎯 They are seeking a breakthrough in negotiations and highlighting that decisions made in D.C. can impact the hostages' fate.