Top Biden aide: There’s ‘reason to believe’ a US citizen will be released from Gaza today

US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan says there is “reason to believe” an American citizen will be released from Gaza today.

“We have reason to believe one of those Americans will be released today, but until we see her out safely from Gaza, in the hands of the authorities and ultimately in the hands of her family, then we won’t be certain,” Sullivan tells NBC.

When asked whether he is referring to the potential release of 4-year-old Avigail Idan today, Sullivan talks in more general terms about the timeline.

“We are hopeful that Avigail will be released. We think it’s long past time that this little girl, who just celebrated her fourth birthday, is back home with her family. Of course she tragically lost her parents in this vicious, brutal terrorist attack on October 7,” he says.

“I’m not in a position sitting here at this moment to confirm that,” he says.

As part of a deal including a lull in fighting, the Hamas terror group is releasing some 50 Israeli children and women held hostage in Gaza.

There are three Americans in the eligible category — two women, and Idan.

The deal is also seeing the entry of aid into Gaza, and the release of three Palestinian prisoners for every Israeli set free.

Avigail Idan, 4, was taken captive by Hamas terrorists on October 7, 2023 from Kibbutz Kfar Aza. Both of Avigail’s parents were murdered in front of her before she was kidnapped.(Courtesy)