Biden speaks to freed American-Israeli hostages

Oct 21, 2023

On Friday afternoon, Biden released a statement taking credit for the pair's release and thanking "the government of Qatar and the government of Israel...

US President Biden meets with families of American hostages

Dec 14, 2023

US President Joe Biden held a private meeting on Wednesday with the families of Americans held hostage in Gaza.

White House uncertain about release of more American hostages on Monday

Nov 27, 2023

John Kirby, National Security Council coordinator for strategic communications, told CNN that the administration is working on the situation "literally by the hour" and...

Israel agrees to US-proposed prisoner-hostage exchange deal with Hamas

Mar 25, 2024

The proposed exchange will "definitely include some" American hostages, because it will include the release of men over the age of 50.

American forces working in Israel to locate Hamas held hostages, says Pentagon

Nov 01, 2023

An official, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss operational matters, said the commandos would join the FBI, State Department and other US...

US President Biden to meet family members of American hostages held by Hamas

Dec 13, 2023

US President Joe Biden will meet family members of American hostages held by Hamas at the White House on Wednesday, an administration official confirmed...