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The family of Israeli-American hostage pleads with Biden and Trump to bring hostages home

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Some families of hostages still being held in Gaza hope changes will reignite momentum to bring them home.

Talks have hit a wall in recent months , largely over Hamas ' demands for guarantees that a full hostage release will bring an end to Israel ’s campaign in Gaza .

The impact of Donald Trump returning to the White House and a hard-line new defense minister in Israel remains unknown.

A delegation of hostages and their relatives met with the pope on Thursday .

Others thought Trump ’s reputation might help the situation.

“When he decides to do something, he does it, without blinking, and he can create ultimatums,” said Orly Vitman , a 54-year-old former special education teacher.

We will have the legitimacy and ability to use the full force of what we know how to do,' said Ben Baruch .