Former Navy Captain Brent Sadler, a senior fellow at the Heritage Foundation, discussed President-elect Trump's firm position on the release of hostages held by Hamas on 'America Reports'.

Key Highlights:
- Families of hostages welcome Trump's stern warning to Hamas.
- A study reveals significant discrimination against Jewish job applicants in the U.S. job market.
- Antisemitic incidents surge across Europe, forcing many Jews to conceal their religious identity.

President-elect Trump's promise of repercussions if Hamas doesn't release American hostages before his inauguration has brought a sense of relief to the families. Ruby Chen, whose son Itay is held captive, expressed gratitude for Trump's strong words, emphasizing the need for such assertive language. A video interview features Adi Alexander, father of hostage Edan Alexander, sharing his emotional response to seeing his son held captive.

In the wake of the October 7th Hamas attack on Israel, Europe has witnessed a dramatic rise in antisemitic acts. Reports indicate an alarming surge in incidents across various countries, including an 800% increase in Sweden. Rabbi Abraham Cooper from the Simon Wiesenthal Center highlighted the growing trend of Jewish individuals in Europe taking measures to hide their faith out of fear.

A recent Anti-Defamation League study revealed a concerning bias against Jewish jobseekers in the United States. The research showed that Jewish applicants needed to submit almost 25% more applications compared to those with Western European backgrounds to receive a similar level of positive responses.

Ilay David, whose brother Evyatar has been held hostage by Hamas for over a year, shared a poignant piece about his hope for his brother's return. He expressed the anguish of not knowing his brother's condition and the constant worry about his well-being.