Biden emphasizes progress in hostage release but acknowledges more work ahead

President Joe Biden credited extensive U.S. diplomacy for the release of hostages from Hamas, but emphasized that it is only the beginning as no U.S. citizens have been freed yet. While he expressed hope for their release soon, Biden acknowledged that the exact timing and list of hostages remain uncertain. He also mentioned that more releases are expected in the coming days. The youngest known U.S. citizen held by Hamas, four-year-old Abigail Mor Edan, lost both her parents in the October 7 attack on Israel. Biden pledged to continue efforts until all hostages are brought home.