The president also confirmed that 14 Americans have been killed since the conflict between Israel and the militant organization escalated this weekend
President Joe Biden delivers remarks on the Hamas terrorist attacks in Israel in the State Dining Room of the White House on Oct. 10, 2023 in Washington, D.C.confirmed on Tuesday that Americans are among the hostages held by Hamas, and that at least 14 U.S.
“This is an act of sheer evil,” Biden said. “More than 1,000 civilians slaughtered — not just killed, slaughtered — in Israel. Among them, at least 14 American citizens killed. Parents butchered using their bodies to try to protect their children. Stomach-turning reports of babies being killed. Entire families slain. Young people massacred while attending a music festival.
"I've directed my team to share intelligence and deploy additional experts … to consult with and advise Israeli counterparts on hostage recovery efforts."On Saturday, Hamas militants launched a large-scale, surprise attack on Israeli targets, including the killing and hostage-taking of civilians.
On Sunday, Israel’s U.N. Ambassador Gilad Erdan reported that “dozens” of Americans had been kidnapped by Hamas, and were being held hostage within Gaza. Biden said on Tuesday that he has directed his team “to share intelligence and deploy additional experts from across the United States government to consult with and advise Israeli counterparts on hostage recovery efforts.
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