Biden ‘devastated’ over news of Judih Weinstein’s murder, reaffirms pledge to free hostages

US President Joe Biden says he and his wife are “devastated” upon the announcement by Kibbutz Nir Oz that its resident Judih Weinstein was killed on October 7 and that the Israeli-American’s body is currently being held in Gaza.

“This tragic development cuts deep, coming on the heels of last week’s news that Judith’s [sic] beloved husband, Gad Haggai, is believed to have been killed by Hamas,” Biden says in a statement.

“We are holding Judith [sic] and Gad’s four children, seven grandchildren and other loved ones close to our hearts.”

“I will never forget what their daughter and the family members of other Americans held hostage in Gaza, have shared with me.”

“They have been living through hell for weeks. No family should have to endure such an ordeal. And I reaffirm the pledge we have made to all the families of those still held hostage: we will not stop working to bring them home.”