Here’s what Vance had to say.
Vice President JD Vance delivered a sobering message on Sunday, warning that some hostages murdered by Hamas terrorists during the Israel-Hamas war may never be returned to their families — even as President Donald Trump’s historic peace deal continues to restore calm to the region.
“The truth is, we may not be able to bring every hostage home,” Vance said during his appearance on Sunday Morning Futures. “However, with continued effort, we can return many to their families and help provide a sense of closure.”
Vance said rescuing the living remains the Trump administration’s top priority, but recovering the remains of the dead is also vital for the families left behind.
“We want these families to have a proper burial for their loved ones — people who were murdered by brutal terrorists. That matters deeply to us,” Vance said. “It matters to the families, and it will remain a focus. But it’s going to take some time.”
Trump’s Middle East Peace Deal Brings Stability After Years of Chaos
Vance’s comments come as Hamas faces a final deadline to return all remaining hostages under the peace agreement personally brokered by President Trump — a breakthrough that ended two years of bloodshed in the Middle East.
The Trump-led deal has been hailed as a “monumental victory for peace through strength,” restoring U.S. credibility and bringing celebration to Israeli streets that once echoed with war.
Just days earlier, President Trump told Fox News host Sean Hannity he expects the remaining hostages to be released “by Monday.”
“We’ve made tremendous progress,” Trump said. “Our mission is to bring every last American and Israeli hostage home. We’re doing what the world said was impossible.”
Americans Applaud Trump’s Leadership and Compassion
Across social media, conservative leaders and families of hostages praised the President’s leadership — calling him the first Commander-in-Chief in decades willing to stand up to radical terror groups and deliver results.
As Vance reminded viewers, the mission isn’t over: “We’ll keep fighting until every family has the closure they deserve.”