CHICAGO — The family of seven Americans who were taken hostage after the Oct. 7 attack on Israel are at the Democratic National Convention to increase political pressure for a ceasefire deal and hostage release amid widespread demonstrations from pro-Palestinian protesters in the Windy City.

The families are working to keep the conversation focused on the release of their loved ones who have been gone for 319 days as of Tuesday. 

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