CNN —President Joe Biden welcomed the initial release of hostages held in Gaza, calling Friday’s release of 13 Israelis a positive start toward the goal in the coming days of securing at least 50 women and children hostages, including three Americans.
“It’s only a start, but so far, it’s gone well,” Biden told reporters in Nantucket Friday afternoon.
He also noted the release of several Thai nationals who had also been kidnapped by Hamas.
“We also will not stop until we get these hostages brought home and an answer to their whereabouts,” he said.
Hamas unleashed this terrorist attack because they fear nothing more than Israelis and Palestinians living side by side in peace,” he said.
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