Overview

• Secretary of State Marco Rubio held his first official meeting in Washington with families of the 50 hostages still held by Hamas in Gaza.
• Rubio reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to a one-step agreement aimed at freeing every remaining captive.
• Representatives at the meeting included Moshe Lavi, Ilay David, Tzur Goldin and former hostage Iair Horn.
• Families stressed that a single comprehensive deal is essential to avoid further delays and piecemeal releases.
• President Trump predicted a Gaza ceasefire within the next week, creating a narrow window to finalize the exchange.