‘We’re still living this’: families of US-Israeli hostages arrive in Washington

Parents of three hostages met with officials on Wednesday to pressure Biden administration to push for Americans' release

In the disorienting aftermath of Hamas's 7 October assault on Israel, Ruby and Hagit Chen desperately sought news of their son, 19-year-old Itay Chen, a dual American-Israeli citizen who had been on active duty for the Israeli military.

Then came an early morning knock on the door of their home in Netanya, a city north of Tel Aviv.