Biden renews pledge to bring hostages home

(JNS) — U.S. President Joe Biden on Dec. 16 reiterated his commitment to bring the remaining 100 hostages being held by Hamas in Gaza home, as he enters the final month of his presidency.

“I will not stop until I get every single one of them out,” said Biden at his final White House Chanukah party.

The remarks come amid reports of an imminent deal with Hamas for the release of hostages before President-elect Donald J. Trump takes office on Jan. 20.

President Biden added that he was inspired by the power of the Jewish people’s hope and optimistic spirit, both in his own life and in the life of...