22 American Citizens Confirmed Killed in Israel–Hamas War

The conditions and whereabouts of 17 more Americans unaccounted for are unknown, according to the White House.

A covered body on Oct. 11, 2023, near the Israel-Gaza border where Hamas terrorists infiltrated Israel on Oct. 7, 2023. Menahem Kahana/AFP via Getty Images

The U.S. Department of State confirmed on Wednesday that at least 22 Americans have been killed since the Iran-backed terrorist group Hamas unleashed a destructive bombardment and ground assault on Israel.

“We know that so far, 22 Americans lost their lives and 17 remain unaccounted for,” White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said during a news conference joined by National Security Council coordinator John Kirby. “We know that these numbers are likely to increase in the days ahead.”