‘Every day is like an eternity to me’: Gaza hostages’ relatives rally on Capitol Hill

A group of relatives of some of the hostages being held by terrorists in Gaza are holding a press conference with US Republican leadership on Capitol Hill.

Doris Liber, an American citizen, shares the story of her 26-year-old son Guy Illouz, who is believed to be among the hostages in Gaza.

Liber says she last spoke with her son after he was shot in the arm during the Hamas massacre on the music festival in Re’im on October 7, and has not heard from him since.

“I’m here because it’s been 30 days. Every day is like an eternity to me, and I can’t wait any longer,” she says, breaking down in tears as House Speaker Mike Johnson stands solemnly behind her.

“I know that he was shot. We don’t have a list, we don’t have their conditions, I don’t have anything,” she says, choking up. “I need your help. I’m part of your people, you’re part of Israel. I’m so proud of being an American, but I do need you now.”

Last week, she received a call from a woman who claimed she was working to release her son but would need a list of his private information and told Liber not to tell anyone about the call. Israeli authorities later told her it was “mind games.”