Washington DC, Feb. 4 -- Families of Israeli hostages gathered near the White House, standing in solidarity and calling for the release of their loved ones ahead of a meeting between US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

The crowd gathered in large numbers to demand the release of the hostages.

One of the women shared her personal experience of captivity, explaining that she had been kidnapped from her home on October 7 and was held captive for 55 days by Hamas, enduring fear, hunger, and torment. "But I was one of the lucky ones. I made it out on the first deal. My partner, Matan, did not. Matan is still there. 79 hostages are still there," she said.

She added, "I have lived through that pain. I know...