Biden believes deal is close to free hostages in Gaza Monday, November 20 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- President Joe Biden said Monday he believes a deal is near to free some of the more than 200 hostages being held by Hamas in Gaza.Biden was participating in the annual Thanksgiving turkey pardon at the White House when he was asked... Read More.
Deal inches closer on freeing hostages in Gaza: ‘Very sensitive stage,’ WH official says Sunday, November 19 by ABC NewsHostage negotiations to free many of the 200-plus people believed to be held by extremists in Gaza have "reached a very sensitive stage" as some of the key areas of disagreement preventing a deal have "narrowed," suggesting a breakthrough could be imminent but not... Read More.
US considering tactical recovery plans for hostages in Gaza Saturday, November 18 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- The U.S. is keeping all options on the table as negotiations to free scores of hostages in Gaza press on -- playing a significant role in advancing talks between Israel and Hamas while actively formulating plans with international partners for tactical recovery... Read More.
Biden calls for ‘pause’ in Israel-Gaza conflict to get hostages out Thursday, November 2 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- President Joe Biden said Wednesday night he believes there should be a "pause" in the Israel-Gaza conflict to get the hostages out after he was interrupted by a heckler at a campaign fundraiser, according to a pool report from the event.“I think... Read More.
Biden says he’s doing ‘a lot’ to free American hostages, hasn’t given up hope Thursday, October 12 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- President Joe Biden on Wednesday said he was doing "a lot" to free hostages held by Hamas, including Americans, and that he hasn't given up hope, but he revealed no details."We're working on every aspect of the hostage crisis in Israel, including... Read More.
No specific proof of life’ of American hostages held by Hamas: White House Wednesday, October 11 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- The U.S. is "keeping options wide" for the recovery of Americans being held hostage by Hamas, the White House said Wednesday, but at the same time acknowledged it had no update on their condition or whereabouts.At least 22 Americans have died in Israel... Read More.
Biden says it’s ‘likely’ Americans are among Hamas hostages, 11 killed in conflict Monday, October 9 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- President Joe Biden on Monday confirmed at least 11 Americans have been killed in the fighting in Israel, and believes more may have been taken hostage by Hamas."It's heart wrenching," Biden said in a statement. "These families have been torn apart by... Read More.
Armed man takes hostages at Texas synagogue, source says Saturday, January 15 by ABC News(DALLAS) -- A hostage situation is underway at a synagogue in the Dallas-Fort Worth area Saturday, a source on the scene told ABC News.An armed suspect claiming to have bombs in unknown locations took a rabbi and three others hostage at the Congregation Beth... Read More.
