Three days into the cease-fire exchange, an American citizen was among those hostages released by Hamas. Four-year-old Abigail Edan was released to the Red Cross on Sunday, along with 14 Israelis and 2 other foreign nationals.
There were over 200 hostages taken by Hamas during the massacres that took place on October 7. The exact number is not clear. It has been reported that 10 are American citizens. Joe Biden is taking credit for the work he and his administration have done to get the hostages released, but this little girl is the first American released and it has been 51 days now. Thai nationals and some from the Philippines were released before Avigail and the other Americans. Hamas does not fear Joe Biden.
A two-state solution is being pushed today by both Biden and his administration. When a cease-fire was in place – and then took hostages which included women and children. Biden does not know if the Americans are alive or their names. The hostage negotiations have been a propaganda victory for Hamas. Prime Minister Netanyahu said that another American was released today but that person’s identity has not been made public yet.
The release of a nine-year-old Israeli boy on Friday was a joyful scene. He was reunited with his family at the hospital the hostages were being taken to for observation. He, too, spent a birthday in captivity. His friends visited him, and they enjoyed a little celebration, including ice cream. His favorite soccer team came to visit.
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