President offers reassurance to the families of hostages. Thousands of people, many dressed in the blue and white of Israel, gathered on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.…
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President Says Israel Ceasefire Discussions Only Happen After Hostages Released
Invasion of Gaza Strip appears likely. President Joe Biden said that the U.S. would only support a ceasefire once terrorist group Hamas releases the people they have taken…
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Hamas Releases Two American Hostages
Mother and daughter were released “on humanitarian grounds.” Qatar negotiated the release of two Americans who had been held hostage by Hamas in Gaza. Judith and Natalie Raaman…
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30 Americans Confirmed Dead in Hamas Attacks on Israel
13 U.S. citizens also missing in the midst of the conflict. The Department of State reported on Sunday that the death toll of Americans from the violence in…
Read MoreTwo U.S. Legislators Return Safely from Israel
The number of Americans held hostage by Hamas is unknown. U.S. Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey and his team were in Jerusalem when Hamas began attacking Israel…
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U.S. Releases Frozen Iranian Funds in Prisoner Swap
Five Iranians held in the U.S. will also be released. Secretary of State Antony Blinken informed Congress on Monday that the department has issued a waiver that will…
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“Bring Our Families Home” Advocates for Hostage Deterrence
The group holds an event to encourage additional action from U.S. president. President Joe Biden has been urged to take action to deter foreign governments from holding Americans…
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State Department Says No Prisoner Swap Deal Made with Iran
Official calls Iranian claims about an agreement a “cruel lie.” President Biden’s administration has made efforts to get American citizens released who being detained in Iran. However, the…
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Kidnapping Charges Brought Against Haitian Gangs
Attorney general announces $3 million reward for information on those kidnapped. The Department of Justice unsealed a case on Monday charging seven leaders of five Haitian gangs with…
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President’s Executive Order Would Deter Wrongful Detentions Abroad
His administration is seeking to disrupt hostage-taking. President Joe Biden on Tuesday signed an executive order to strengthen the administration’s efforts to “bring hostages and wrongfully detained United…
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