Biden's Engagement with Families of Americans Held Hostage in Gaza Highlights White House's Stance on Hamas Attack

President Joe Biden spoke with family members of Americans believed to be held hostage in the Gaza Strip, including some believed to be held by Hamas. The call, which lasted over an hour, included national security advisers and officials. Israel estimates that around 150 people were taken hostage during the recent conflict, with the number of American hostages believed to be less than a handful. Biden and top U.S. officials have emphasized their commitment to securing the release of the hostages and are working closely with Israeli partners. The U.S. has not ruled out any options to achieve this goal.