Biden confirms US citizens are among Hamas hostages in attacks on Israel
The president delivered vivid descriptions of the atrocities carried out by the militants, saying they had “butchered” and “massacred” innocents.
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The president delivered vivid descriptions of the atrocities carried out by the militants, saying they had “butchered” and “massacred” innocents.
Biden bristled with indignation during a 10-minute statement at the White House after speaking with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, appearing as angry as he has in public since becoming president.
President Biden on Tuesday harshly condemned the “abhorrent” terrorist attacks over the weekend by Hamas as the death toll in the region climbed, vowing that the U.S. would fully support the Israeli people. The president also confirmed that Americans are among those being held hostage, with officials saying as many as 20 Americans are unaccounted…
US officials have said they are accepting the very real possibility that Americans are among those forcibly taken into Gaza.
US President Joe Biden and Vice-President Kamala Harris hold call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu