Overview

• Six former Hamas hostages and the widow of an executed captive released a video on August 14 via Bring Them Home Now appealing directly to President Trump to end the Gaza war and negotiate the freedom of those still held.
• They expressed gratitude for Trump’s role in facilitating the return of 39 hostages during earlier exchange phases.
• Survivors, including Iair Horn, invoked his potential as the “president of peace” to end suffering and bring every captive home.
• Released hostages warned that each Israeli strike risks provoking Hamas to kill captives before military operations reach their positions.
• Families of remaining prisoners, such as Viki Cohen, said a planned Israeli offensive heightens fears of Hamas reprisals against hostages in Gaza.