US President Donald Trump’s special envoy in the Middle East met in Tel Aviv with relatives of Israeli hostages held in the Gaza Strip and told them the US would bring back their loved ones and ensure that Hamas would be held accountable.

“Steve Whitkov is currently meeting with hostage families,” a member of the hostage families forum told the French News Agency.

Surrounded by his security men, Witkov reached foot on the “Homer Square” in Tel Aviv, where relatives of 49 people who remain in Gaza, alive or dead, who were abducted on October 7, were gathered on October 7,

Arriving at the scene under the calls of relatives – “Bring them back now!” Witten then talked to family members in a neighboring building, as a photojournalist of AFP found.

Hundreds of people, some dressed in black and holding photos of their own, gathered today to demonstrate in this Tel Aviv Square, which has been symbolically renamed “Homer Square” and is now a meeting point for the families of the abducted and demonstrators seeking the end of the hostilities.

The publication by Islamic Jihad and then by Hamas two hostage videos in two days caused strong emotions in Israel and rekindled the public dialogue on the need to achieve a deal as quickly as possible to release all hostages.

“Enough!” He was shouting Misel Ilouz, father of Homer Guy Ilouz. “How long we still have to endure this torture! (…) How many more videos should we see without we can digest this endless torture! Soon, we will reach the two years of indescribable pain, 666 traumatic days … “.

“We will bring your children back and consider Hamas responsible for any harmful energy on her part. We will do what is right for the people of Gaza, “Witkov told families, according to a statement.

“We know who are alive and some will be considered guilty if they do not come alive. The US supports this announcement, “he added.

Donald Trump’s envoy also expressed the hope that the end of the war is approaching.

“We have a plan to end the war and bring them all back.”

According to a announcement by the hostage forum, Witkov underlined during a meeting that lasted almost three hours “the commitment of President Donald Trump, as well as his personal commitment” to the return of all hostages.

According to official Israeli data, 50 hostages remain in the Gaza Strip, of which at least 20 are believed to be alive.