President Trump announced he is convinced Hamas is “ready for peace”; he called on Israel to immediately cease its attacks in Gaza. The Hostage Families Headquarters welcomed his statement, urging the PM Netanyahu to “immediately order efficient and swift negotiations for the return of all our hostages.” Anat Angrest expressed gratitude to Trump: “After two years of suffering, I feel closer than ever to hugging Matan.” Ruby Chen struck a note of “cautious optimism.”
