"Biden to Address Hostage Crisis with Families of Hamas Captives at White House"

President Biden will meet with family members of American hostages held by Hamas at the White House, marking the first known in-person sitdown between the commander-in-chief and the families. Several of the families had sought admission to the White House's Hanukkah reception but were not invited. Biden has vowed to do everything to bring the hostages home, and there are believed to be eight American citizens or legal permanent residents still held captive by jihadists in the Gaza Strip. The president has affirmed US support for Israel and has pressed Congress to provide more aid to the country, while also warning the Israeli government to be careful as public opinion can shift.