Family members of Israelis held hostage in Gaza appeared onstage with President Donald Trump during a post-inauguration rally in Washington, D.C., on Monday. They were joined by Noa Argamani, a former hostage who was freed by the Israeli army in June.

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.

US President Donald Trump's Presidential Parade saw relatives of some of the hostages still in Gaza, including the parents of American hostages. Trump's Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff introduced the families,