4-Year-Old American Hostage Released by Hamas

A 4-year-old American Israeli citizen was released on Nov. 26, the Biden administration announced.
4-Year-Old American Hostage Released by Hamas
Abigail Edan, 4, who was released after being taken hostage during the Oct. 7 attack by the Hamas terrorist group, appears in an undated handout image. Hostages and Missing Families Forum/Handout via Reuters
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
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A 4-year-old American Israeli dual citizen was among 13 hostages released by Hamas on Nov. 26 as part of a hostage swap deal, U.S. President Joe Biden has confirmed.

“Two days ago, two days ago, one of our fellow Americans, a little girl named Abigail, turned 4 years old. She spent her birthday, that birthday ... held hostage by Hamas,“ President Biden said. ”Today, she’s free, and Jill and I, together with so many Americans, are praying for the fact that she is going to be alright. She’s free, and she’s in Israel now.”

Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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