Families of U.S. Hostages in Gaza Attend State of the Union, Seeking Attention and Progress on Securing Releases
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Family members of U.S. hostages in Gaza will attend Biden's State of the Union address as guests of lawmakers, wearing yellow ribbons and dog tags.
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Over 130 hostages remain in Gaza since the start of the Israel-Hamas war on October 7th. Families are hoping to keep attention on securing their release.
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Members of hostage families frequently meet with White House officials for updates but are still struggling with the uncertainty.
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Some lawmakers view hostage releases as critical before meaningful peace talks can occur between Israel and Gaza.
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Families worry public interest is fading but remain hopeful that a deal to free hostages could happen soon.