U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met for the first time with representatives of hostage families, including former captive Yair Horn, whose brother Eitan remains in captivity, the brother of Avitar David, the brother of Hadar Goldin, and the brother-in-law of Omri Miran. Rubio told them that "true victory in Gaza will only be achieved when all hostages return home," and emphasized President Donald Trump's commitment to the issue. The family representatives who attended the meeting noted that following the ceasefire with Iran and regional developments, an opportunity has emerged to release all hostages as part of a comprehensive deal.