Biden Says US, Partners Have Not Given Up on Release of Hamas Hostages

Published on January 15, 2024

The United States and its partners remain committed to securing the release of hostages abducted by the Hamas terror group during its surprise attack on Israel on Oct. 7, President Joe Biden said on Sunday. In a statement marking 100 days of captivity, President Biden said that his administration has been “working non-stop” to try to secure the release of the 130 hostages, including six Americans. “On this terrible day, I again reaffirm my pledge to all the hostages and their families: we are with you. We will never stop working to bring Americans home,” he remarked. President Biden said that his administration has pursued “aggressive diplomacy” in their efforts to bring the hostages home....

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