President Biden Reaches Out to Families of 14 Americans Believed to be Held Hostage by Hamas in the Gaza Strip

President Joe Biden on Friday held a conference call with the families of 14 Americans believed to be held hostage by Hamas in the Gaza Strip. The call was attended by National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, Special Envoy for Hostage Affairs Roger Carstens, Undersecretary of State John Bass, and National Security Council Coordinator for the Middle East Brett McGurk.

During the call, which lasted over an hour, President Biden expressed his condolences to the families and assured them that the United States government is doing everything possible to locate and bring home their loved ones. He also conveyed to them that they have been in his prayers.

The families of the 14 Americans have been searching for answers since the Israel-Hamas war began in May 2021. The conflict has resulted in the displacement of thousands of Palestinians and the death of hundreds of people.

The White House has not provided any further information on the call or the status of the hostages. However, National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said that the president is committed to doing everything possible to bring the hostages home.

The Biden administration has been working to de-escalate the conflict between Israel and Hamas, and this call is seen as a sign of the president’s commitment to the families of the hostages. It is also a reminder that the United States is doing all it can to ensure the safe return of their loved ones.