As the Israel-Hamas conflict continues and the aftermath of the recent US presidential election unfolds, families of US hostages held by Hamas are turning to President-elect Donald Trump with renewed hope. One such family is that of Ruby Chen, whose son Itay, a 19-year-old Israeli soldier, was killed on October 7. Chen, along with relatives of other dual US-Israeli hostages, including some who have been confirmed deceased, are scheduled to meet with national security adviser Jake Sullivan at the White House today.
Chen expressed optimism in Trump's ability to negotiate the return of American hostages, citing the President-elect's reputation as a skilled dealmaker. With Trump's impending return to the White House for a second term, families like Chen's are hopeful that he will succeed where President Joe Biden has not in securing the release of the hostages.
