He and 134 hostages are still held captive in Gaza, enduring unthinkable torture and trauma. I stand here today to demand that Hamas release Omar immediately, along with all the remaining hostages. Those who have been released have shared horror stories of abuse, children being forced to take drugs and inhumane conditions. We must stand with Israel as it works to destroy Hamas and free its citizens. Wrongfully held by the terror group, Israel has proven its willingness to pause the fighting for hostages to be returned home. (00:45–00:55)
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Asserts that released hostages reported abuse, forced drug use on children, and inhumane conditions.
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