"Ongoing negotiations for release of US hostages held by Hamas, says top Biden aide"

The US and Israel are uncertain about the number of hostages still alive after Hamas terrorists took them on October 7. While Israel classifies all 239 missing individuals as hostages, there is no way to confirm their status. The US is focused on securing the release of the nine American citizens and one green card holder believed to be in Hamas custody. Hamas claims that Israeli airstrikes have killed some of the hostages, but the US has no way to verify this. Israeli forces continue their operations in Gaza City, where many hostages are believed to be held in tunnels.