Families of both American and Israeli hostages were welcomed on stage at President Trump's inaugural parade on Monday night by Middle East Envoy Steve Witcoff, an instrumental figure in pushing Israel and Hamas to agree to the ceasefire and hostage deal.

Family members of Israelis held hostage in Gaza appeared onstage with President Donald Trump during a post-inauguration rally in Washington, D.C., on Monday. They were joined by Noa Argamani, a former hostage who was freed by the Israeli army in June.

President Trump’s relatives return to Washington with more political and cultural support — and a far better understanding of how to wield their soft power.

US President Donald Trump's Presidential Parade saw relatives of some of the hostages still in Gaza, including the parents of American hostages. Trump's Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff introduced the families,