Hamas’ attacks on Israel result in 9 American fatalities.
OAN’s James Meyers
11:45 AM – Monday, October 9, 2023
The State Department announced that at least nine Americans have been killed in Hamas’ terrorist strikes on Israel.
Israeli media has also reported over 800 Israeli’s have died since the attacks began on Saturday. Meanwhile, the Palestinian Ministry of Health claimed over 550 people have died in the Gaza Strip.
“At this time, we can confirm the deaths of nine U.S. citizens,” a spokesperson for the U.S. Embassy in Israel told Fox News. “We extend our deepest condolences to the victims and to the families of all those affected.
“We continue to monitor the situation closely and remain in touch with our Israeli partners and the local authorities,” the spokesperson added. “We are in touch with the families and providing all appropriate consular assistance.”
Additionally, In an interview on MSNBC, State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller noted that there are also “reports of Americans who are unaccounted for.”
“We continue to work to confirm that number and to try to locate those who are missing,” he added. “We don’t have solid information about either the number or where they might be.”
Furthermore, casualties have continued to rise as the war has continued to rage on.
Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared war on Sunday and called up 300,000 reservists in preparing for a ground assault in Gaza.
Israeli military officials have also stated that they will “kill every terrorist in Israel.”
The country has claimed they will not be conducting hostage negotiations while their “military operation is still continuing.” Israel military forces recaptured areas near the Gaza Strip that were overrun by Hamas over the weekend, according to Reuters reports.
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U.S. State Department Confirms Death of Nine American Citizens in Hamas’ Terrorist Strikes on Israel
The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas has taken a devastating toll, with numerous casualties reported on both sides. In an official statement, the U.S. State Department confirmed that at least nine American citizens have lost their lives in Hamas’ terrorist attacks on Israel.
According to reports from Israeli media, the death toll among Israelis has reached over 800 since the attacks began on Saturday. The Palestinian Ministry of Health has reported over 550 deaths in the Gaza Strip. This escalating violence has caused widespread concern and grief.
“At this time, we can confirm the deaths of nine U.S. citizens,” stated a spokesperson for the U.S. Embassy in Israel. “We extend our deepest condolences to the victims and to the families of all those affected.”
The U.S. Embassy in Israel has been in close communication with Israeli authorities and is providing all necessary consular assistance to the affected families. However, there are also reports of Americans who are unaccounted for, and efforts are being made to locate these individuals.
In an interview on MSNBC, State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller noted, “We continue to work to confirm that number and to try to locate those who are missing. We don’t have solid information about either the number or where they might be.”
The casualties continue to rise as the conflict intensifies. On Sunday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared war and called up 300,000 reservists in preparation for a ground assault in Gaza.
The Israeli military has made it clear that they will not
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