VP JD Vance confirms that Hamas has 20 living hostages, expected release in next 24 hours

VP JD Vance Confirms Hamas Hostage Release

Vice President JD Vance spoke with ABC's George Stephanopoulos on "This Week" about the 20 living hostages held by Hamas.

"Well, they've been confirmed, George. Of course you don't know until you see these people alive. But thank God we expect to see them alive here in the next 24 hours, probably early tomorrow morning, U.S. time, which will be later in the day, of course, in Israel,"

Vance confirmed that the hostages are expected to be released within the next 24 hours, as President Donald Trump heads to the region. Vance also expressed optimism about the prospect of peace in the Middle East, stating "We are on the cusp of true peace in the Middle East."

Author's summary: VP JD Vance confirms 20 hostages to be released.

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