Survivor testimony reaches global power as Israel’s pain, truth, and justice confront terror-supporting silence worldwide.
Former Israeli hostage Eliya Cohen met with US President Donald Trump together with his fiancée during a deeply personal meeting at Mar-a-Lago in Florida. The meeting was initiated by Israeli businessman Shlomi Ivgi.
During a shared meal, Cohen courageously recounted the harrowing details of his captivity at the hands of Hamas terrorists, stressing the moral urgency of ensuring that the world hears the truth of what Israeli hostages endured. He thanked President Trump for his steadfast support of Israel and for advocating internationally on behalf of the hostages.
Cohen emphasized that the mission is not yet complete, reminding Trump that at least one Israeli hostage remains in captivity. According to those present, the president listened attentively and assured Cohen that he foresees “great things” ahead for him—words that offered both personal encouragement and national reassurance.
Following the meeting, Cohen reflected emotionally on the encounter, saying it strengthened his belief that the struggle for justice and recognition has meaning. He stressed that the atrocities of October 7 were not isolated incidents but acts of barbarism that could have happened to anyone, anywhere. Cohen said that knowing the President of the United States understands this reality—and stands firmly with Israel—made every effort worthwhile.
The meeting stands as a powerful symbol of moral clarity in an era of global equivocation. While Palestinian and Islamist actors continue to deny or justify Hamas’s crimes, survivor testimony reaching the highest levels of global leadership reinforces Israel’s position: terror must be confronted, victims must be heard, and the remaining hostages must be brought home—without delay.
