White House confirms five US hostages in Hamas custody following Itay Chen’s death
The White House Revises Down Estimate for American Hostages Held by Hamas
The White House has revised its estimate for the number of American hostages held by Hamas, providing an update during a press briefing on Tuesday. This comes after the Israeli military announced the death of Itay Chen, an Israeli American member of the Israel Defense Forces, who was killed on October 7 and whose body is still being held by Hamas in Gaza. Previously, the Biden administration believed Chen to be one of the six American hostages held by Hamas.
National security adviser Jake Sullivan expressed the impact of this news during the briefing, stating, ”This hits hard for us. It’s hard for the president, it’s hard for me, and it’s hard for a wide number of people in the U.S. government who have been tirelessly working for Itay’s release. I can’t even begin to imagine what the family is going through.”
Sullivan also emphasized the challenges faced in obtaining information about the condition and well-being of the hostages, stating, “All we can do is work every day to try to generate a deal that gets all of the hostages home and for us.” When pressed to clarify the number of American hostages still held by Hamas, Sullivan confirmed that the revised estimate is now five, down from the previous belief of six.
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What was the previous estimate for the number of American hostages held by Hamas, and how has it changed?
The White House announced on Tuesday that it has revised down its estimate for the number of American hostages held by Hamas. During a press briefing, the Biden administration provided an update on the issue, following the recent announcement by the Israeli military regarding the death of Itay Chen, an Israeli American member of the Israel Defense Forces who was killed on October 7th. Chen’s body is still being held by Hamas in Gaza.
Previously, it was believed that Chen was one of the six American hostages held by Hamas. However, the revised estimate now states that there are five American hostages still in captivity. This news has had a significant impact on the White House and the Biden administration, as National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan expressed during the briefing.
During the press briefing, Sullivan acknowledged the emotional toll this situation has taken on the President and himself, along with many others in the U.S. government who have been tirelessly working towards securing Chen’s release. He also expressed his sympathy for Chen’s family, acknowledging the unimaginable pain they must be going through during this difficult time.
Sullivan also emphasized the challenges faced in obtaining accurate information about the condition and well-being of the hostages. He stated that the U.S. government can only do their best to work towards securing a deal that brings all the hostages home safely. The revised estimate of five American hostages held by Hamas demonstrates the dynamic nature of this situation and highlights the complexities involved in resolving it.
For those interested in watching the full press briefing, a link to the video can be found at the end of this article. It is important for the public to stay informed about the efforts being made to secure the release of these American hostages and to support the ongoing diplomatic initiatives aimed at achieving their safe return.
In conclusion, the White House has revised down its estimate for the number of American hostages held by Hamas from six to five. The tragic death of Itay Chen and the continued captivity of these hostages are of deep concern to the Biden administration. The government is committed to working towards securing their release and ensuring their safe return home.
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