After months of protests, political chaos and a brutal military campaign in Gaza, hostages kidnapped by Hamas in 2023 still remain in captivity. Their devastated families tell Alex Croft of their pain – and their unwavering hope that a peace deal can finally bring them home

The families of hostages have reacted with a mix of optimism and trepidation, urging the Israeli government to not squander the opportunity.

Donald Trump calls on Israel to stop bombing Gaza immediately as Hamas agrees to release hostages under US-proposed peace plan