President Joe Biden recently addressed the ongoing hostage situation involving over 200 individuals held by the terrorist group Hamas in Gaza. While some hostages have been released, there is growing concern and uncertainty surrounding the fate of American citizens among them.
Hostage Release and Presidential Response:
On October 7th, Hamas terrorists carried out a surprise attack on Israel, resulting in the abduction of more than 200 hostages. The attack seems to have been allowed to happen, and the response by Israel took 6-10 hours. Many have sounded the alarm on why they let this happen… In a recent development, Hamas released 24 hostages as part of a broader agreement with Israel. This deal aimed to secure the freedom of 50 women and children held in Gaza in exchange for the release of 150 Palestinian prisoners held by Israel. Among the hostages released, 13 were Israeli citizens, while the majority were Thai nationals.
Notably, President Biden confirmed that no Americans were among the initial hostages released by Hamas. This revelation raises concerns about the well-being of American citizens held in Gaza.
Wonderful to see some released hostages returning to their loved ones.
Let’s hope an atrocity like this never happens again and for the safe return of the remaining hostages. 🙏🏽 🇮🇱
— Chris Rose (@ArchRose90) November 24, 2023
President Biden’s Ambiguous Response:
When asked about the timeline for the release of American hostages, President Biden’s response was somewhat unclear and left room for interpretation. He stated, “We don’t know when that will occur, but we’re gonna expect it to occur.” Additionally, he mentioned, “We don’t know what the list of all the hostages are and when they’ll be released, but we know the numbers that are going to be released. It is my hope and expectation that it will be soon.”
Over the coming days we expect that dozens more hostages will be returned to their families, including American citizens.
We will not stop until all hostages are released by Hamas. pic.twitter.com/tf6Q6975Zm
— President Biden (@POTUS) November 25, 2023
The lack of concrete details and the ambiguity in President Biden’s remarks have added to the uncertainty surrounding U.S. efforts to secure the release of American citizens held by Hamas. Furthermore, the President indicated that he believed Hamas’s October 7th attack on Israel might have been motivated by his efforts to facilitate a peace deal between Israel and Saudi Arabia. However, he acknowledged that he had no evidence to substantiate this claim.
A teenage hostage cries tears of joy after being released in the hostage exchange program pic.twitter.com/yn5AfkNt7k
— Jake Shields (@jakeshieldsajj) November 24, 2023
Reactions and Criticisms:
President Biden’s response to the hostage situation and the overall handling of the crisis have drawn sharp criticism from various quarters.
- Richard Grenell, a prominent voice, criticized President Biden for his handling of the situation, particularly for demanding that Israel pause its efforts to locate the Hamas terrorists responsible for heinous crimes. Grenell pointed out that, in return, Hamas released no Americans and only a small fraction of the hostages. He expressed his frustration at Biden’s lack of clarity and the fact that 31 Americans lost their lives in the October 7th attack.
- Laura Loomer echoed concerns about American leadership and its effectiveness in securing the release of hostages. She pointed to the success of Israel and Thailand in obtaining the release of their citizens from Gaza, contrasting it with the lack of progress in securing the release of American hostages. Loomer expressed her dismay at President Biden’s response, where he could only say he would “keep his fingers crossed” regarding the release of Americans.
- Several individuals and commentators have voiced their concerns about the perceived lack of leadership and decisive action in addressing this critical issue. Some have called it a “disaster” and criticized what they view as regurgitated propaganda from the Biden administration.
This clown claimed it was his ‘extensive diplomacy’ that brokered a deal with the Hamas terrorists, leading to the release of some hostages.
YET NO AMERICANS WERE RELEASED!
TOTAL FAILURE! pic.twitter.com/1jS7lgDCyc
— 🇺🇸ProudArmyBrat (@leslibless) November 24, 2023
To Sum It All Up…:
The ongoing hostage situation involving American citizens in Gaza is a matter of grave concern. While some hostages have been released, the uncertainty surrounding the fate of Americans in captivity persists. President Biden’s ambiguous response to questions about their release has left many searching for clarity and concrete action. As this crisis unfolds, it remains imperative to keep a close eye on developments and hope for a swift and safe resolution for all hostages involved.
Key Points Discussed:
- Over 200 hostages were taken by Hamas in a surprise attack on Israel on October 7th.
- Hamas recently released 24 hostages, including 13 Israelis and mostly Thai nationals.
- President Biden confirmed that no Americans were among the initial hostages released.
- Biden’s response to questions about the release of American hostages was ambiguous and lacked concrete details.
- Critics, including Richard Grenell and Laura Loomer, have voiced concerns about the handling of the crisis and the lack of American leadership.
- The situation remains ongoing, with uncertainty surrounding the fate of American citizens held in Gaza.
Hamas supporter: “You make up fake news”
Me: What did I make up that’s fake?
Him: “Hostages”
Me: Hamas doesn’t have hostages? They released two dozen of them today.
Him: *nervous laughter* pic.twitter.com/5hNsmCqYEy
— Addison Smith (@AddisonSmithTV) November 25, 2023
Quotes:
- “So Israel had to submit to Joe Biden’s demands to pause their efforts of finding the Hamas terrorists who raped and killed innocent people and took 200+ hostages – and the Hamas terrorists in turn released no Americans and just 5% of the hostages. Joe Biden is in Nantucket and says he has no idea when the Americans will be returned. 31 Americans were killed by Hamas on October 7.” – Richard Grenell
- “Pretty Embarrassing how Israel and Thailand were able to get hostages out of Gaza today, but Joe Biden didn’t get a single American. Embarrassing. We have no leadership. When asked today if any Americans will ever be released, Biden said ‘I’ll keep my fingers crossed.’ Unreal.” – Laura Loomer
Comments – threads – Links
- Yoni Asher, whose wife and two young daughters were released from Hamas captivity, thanks the IDF, the government, and the people of Israel for their efforts and adds: “I won’t celebrate until the last of the hostages returns” – AK – Clip at Twitter
- What is Joe Biden doing to ensure the safe return of AMERICAN hostages being held by Palestinians inside Gaza? Are the Americans being released? – Rudy Giuliani Podcast (watch on Twitter)
- Israelis sounding alarm – Something seriously fishy. ‘Something is very wrong here’ – Vid – News Variable (from when the attack took place 2 months ago)
- FYI, not a single American was released today. The White House put this out two days ago. Biden to speak shortly about the ongoing hostage situation being perpetuated by Iranian backed Hamas in Gaza. – Katie Pavlich
- We are deeply moved by the release of hostages today. Jewish tradition teaches that whoever saves a single life, it is as if he or she has saved an entire universe. One of the children, Ohad Munder Zikhri, released today alongside his mother and grandmother, turned 9 while in Hamas captivity. Thousands of people from all over the U.S. wrote him birthday cards, which we handed over to the ICRC. He will now be able to finally read them. Israel will continue to push to achieve our objectives in this war, which are to remove the Hamas threat from Gaza and secure the unconditional release of all the hostages. I wish to thank the Biden administration for its efforts in making the deal happen. – Amb. Michael Herzog
- I waited to check back here because we were told there would be 50 hostages released. Instead there are only 25 and NOT ONE American! Biden has failed us again. Enjoy the fancy private beach house Biden! – Stacey Washington