President Biden Confirms American Casualties
In a recent announcement, President Joe Biden confirmed that at least eleven American citizens have lost their lives during the ongoing conflict between Hamas and Israel.
American Hostages Held by Hamas
President Biden also addressed the concerning issue of American citizens being held hostage by the Palestinian militant group, Hamas.
Hamas’ Weekend Onslaught and Hostage Situation
A senior US defense official disclosed that Hamas had taken approximately 150 hostages during its weekend assault on southern Israel from Gaza.
Hamas Threatens Hostage Lives
On Monday, Hamas issued a chilling threat, warning that they would execute the hostages if Israeli air strikes continued to target Gaza residents without prior warning.
Gaza Siege Raises Humanitarian Concerns
The situation escalated further as Israel imposed a total siege on the Gaza Strip, cutting off the water supply.
This move has raised concerns within the United Nations about an increasingly dire humanitarian situation in the region.
US Support and Efforts for Hostage Recovery
President Biden expressed solidarity with Israel and assured that the United States is committed to assisting its key ally in recovering the hostages following the attacks.
He announced this commitment after a meeting with his national security team at the White House.
Collaboration Between US and Israel
President Biden further stated that his administration is actively collaborating with Israeli counterparts on all aspects of the hostage crisis.
This includes sharing intelligence and deploying experts from various US government agencies to consult with and advise Israeli officials on hostage recovery efforts.
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