Hamas Holds 1,000 Americans Hostage in Gaza as Last US Plane Departs

Approximately 1,000 Americans, including 400 Americans and their families, are trapped in Gaza as Hamas refuses to open the main exit route into Egypt. The State Department has operated its final evacuation charter flight out of Israel, leaving Americans stranded. Efforts are being made to facilitate their departure, but Hamas is blocking their exit. The department has been in communication with those stuck in Gaza but has been unable to secure their exits. The State Department may restart charter flights if demand increases.