President Joe Biden Says U.S. Stands with Israel
President Joe Biden on Tuesday confirmed that U.S. citizens are among the hostages captured by Hamas in this weekend’s attack on Israel and he condemned the militant group for “sheer evil” for its attack launched from the Gaza Strip that has killed hundreds of civilians, including at least 14 American citizens.
U.S. Officials Believe Americans Held Hostage
With over 100 people believed to be held in Gaza by Hamas militants, including several Americans, the pressure is mounting to get them out safely. However, Hamas says they will not negotiate the release of hostages taken from Israel, until the "end of the battle." NEWSnet’s Washington correspondent David Ade has the latest on how the White House is responding.