Central Florida's Independent Jewish Voice
Central Florida's Independent Jewish Voice
Family members of Americans who were taken hostage by Hamas during the terrorist attacks in Israel on Oct. 7, including, left to right, Yael Alexander, Orna Neutra, Adi Alexander and Liz Naftali talk to reporters outside the West Wing of the White House, Dec. 13, 2023.
WASHINGTON (JTA) - Wearing black T-shirts bearing the photos of their captive loved ones, families of American hostages held by Hamas met face-to-face with President Joe Biden for the first time, part of a high profile U.S. tour by the group to keep the hostages' plight at the front and center of public discussions about the Israel-Hamas war.
"We are grateful to President Biden for his steadfast commitment to bringing our family members home and the compassion he demonstrated today," said a statement from the families after they met Wednesday with Biden and Secretary of State Antony Blinken.
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