White House Condemns Hamas Hostage Video as Families Plead for Action

The White House condemned the release of a hostage video featuring American-Israeli citizen Edan Alexander, highlighting it as a reminder of Hamas's ongoing terror. The U.S. government is actively working to secure the release of hostages held by Hamas, emphasizing that the conflict in Gaza could end if hostages are freed. President Biden is pursuing diplomatic efforts and increasing pressure on Hamas through sanctions and other measures to achieve this goal.