Families of Gaza Hostages Urge Trump and Biden to Act Before January Transition

With fears hostages may not survive the winter, families push for urgent action as Trump prepares to take office.

Hostage families are pressing both the Biden and incoming Trump administrations to secure the release of 101 captives held by Hamas, including six Americans, before Trump’s January inauguration.
Concerns are growing that hostages may not survive the harsh winter conditions in Gaza, intensifying calls for immediate action to prevent further loss of life.
President-elect Donald Trump has pledged to prioritize hostage negotiations and has signaled plans to adopt a tougher stance on Iran and terrorism while reinforcing support for Israel.
Efforts to arrange meetings between hostage families and Trump's transition team have faced delays, with families expressing frustration over limited access to key incoming officials.
Negotiations for a ceasefire and hostage release remain stalled, with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu refusing to end the war in Gaza, despite mounting international pressure and comparisons to past U.S. hostage crises.