"Until the hostages come home, we are still in October 7th" - Liz Hirsh Naftali

Liz Hirsh Naftali shares the story of her great-niece Abigail’s return from captivity in Gaza, and also reflects on the emotional toll on the families of hostages. A passionate advocate for the hostages’ release, Hirsh Naftali also speaks about her efforts on Capitol Hill, urging U.S. lawmakers to keep the issue on the global agenda. This conversation highlights the intersection of personal pain and political advocacy in a time of international crisis.

WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 13: Liz Naftali (C), the great aunt of recently released hostage, Avigail Idan, joins fellow family members of Americans who were taken hostage by Hamas during the terrorist attacks in Israel on October 7, to talk with reporters outside the West Wing of the White House on December 13, 2023 in Washington, DC. Credit: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images