Families of Israel hostages meet Trump as surprise guests at arena event - The relatives of the Israeli hostages, clad in yellow scarves, lined up to shake President Trump’s hand

Donald Trump greeted the family members of Israeli hostages at his inauguration parade Monday night at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. Families of hostages from Israel attended the inauguration parade, including several with family members still in captivity and others whose loved ones have died.

Steve Witkoff, President Trump’s special envoy for the Middle East, delivers remarks at the Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C.

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.

Families of hostages in Gaza were called onto stage during President Trump's Monday evening rally. Family members wore yellow scarves and carried photographs of their loved ones, getting a rousing round of applause.