"Children Bear the Brunt: Gaza Hospital Reports Only Civilian Victims in Israel-Hamas Conflict"

President Joe Biden confirmed that 14 Americans were killed by Hamas' terrorist attacks in Israel, with an unspecified number taken hostage. He condemned Hamas' actions as "unadulterated evil" and promised a swift and overwhelming response from the United States. Biden emphasized that the safety of Americans held hostage is his highest priority and warned other groups against joining the fight against Israel.