Biden Says US, Partners Haven’t Given Up on Release of Hostages Held by Hamas

President Biden says his administration has been working nonstop to secure the release of hostages.

President Joe Biden delivers remarks on the release of hostages from Gaza in Nantucket, Mass., on Nov. 26, 2023. Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images

The United States and its partners remain committed to securing the release of hostages abducted by the Hamas terror group during its surprise attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, President Joe Biden said on Jan. 14.

In a statement marking 100 days of captivity, President Biden said that his administration has been “working non-stop” to try to secure the release of the 130 hostages, including six Americans.