Steve Witkoff gave the families a personal commitment that he and President Trump would work to return the remaining hostages.

Special envoy Steve Witkoff and U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee will travel to Gaza on Friday, the White House announced, a significant move as Israel continues facing mounting international pressure to allow increased aid into the enclave.

Witkoff is scheduled to meet with Benjamin Netanyahu in an effort to salvage ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas.