President Biden says US will do ‘everything in our power’ to find Americans missing in the Israel-Hamas war
President Biden stated that the United States is actively and diligently working to identify the 13 Americans who are currently unaccounted for in the Israel-Hamas conflict. In an interview on CBS’s “60 Minutes,” President Biden committed to using every available resource to find those still alive and secure their release.
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He underscored his determination by saying “everything in our power,” and while he refrained from giving specific details, he assured that extensive efforts were underway. In addition, President Biden expressed his desire to let the families of missing persons know of his deep concern for their well-being, affirming that as President of the United States, he truly cares about their plight.
“We need to let the world know how critical this situation is,” President Biden emphasized. “This behavior is inhumane, it’s not barbaric. We are committed to using all means available to bring them back home if we can locate them.”
The conflict, which began when Hamas launched its attack on Israel on October 7, has led to the loss of more than 3,600 lives, including 30 Americans, and prompted military action by Israeli forces.
White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said Sunday that the United States is actively engaged in locating hostages in Gaza. He also stated that he is not ruling out any options as part of the US effort to resolve the situation.
“We are actively making every effort to locate them,” White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby told “Fox News Sunday” host Shannon Bream in an interview. He also stated that the exact number of missing persons is uncertain and it is possible that they split into different groups and move around. Kirby stressed the need for caution in disclosing details about ongoing efforts to secure the release of the hostages.
He clarified that at present, there are no plans or intentions to deploy American troops on the ground for this purpose. Foreign Secretary Antony Blinken is currently in the region and tracing missing persons is a top priority of his mission. Kirby emphasized that the situation is rapidly evolving, and the U.S. The government is actively engaged in this process, although they are withholding specific details due to lack of complete information needed for these efforts.