Scoop: GOP lawmaker calls for families of hostages to be invited to Bibi address

'I ask that you make special accomodations for the families of these Americans'

Share on linkedin Rep. Brian Mast leaves a meeting of the House Republican Conference. Photo: Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images

Rep. Brian Mast is calling on Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer to invite the families of U.S. hostages in Gaza to attend an address byCongressional leaders formally invited Netanyahu to give a rare joint-address to Congress last week — a decision cheered by Republicans that drew jeers from"Since the outbreak of the war, Israel has continuously expressed that victory is only possible once the freedom of every single hostage taken by Hamas is secured.

If Hamas turns down the proposal, a ceasefire would be off the table and the crisis in Gaza would likely escalate, the officials said.Most of the hostage families — especially the Americans — are highly critical of Netanyahu and appreciate the support and attention provided them by the Biden administration, Axios' Barak Ravid notes.A Schumer spokesperson said the leader does not control access to the House chamber.

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