US Vice President Kamala Harris has met with family members of American citizens abducted on October 7, updating them on the status of ongoing hostage negotiations and stressing the Biden administration’s continued commitment to securing the release of those held in Gaza.
Harris “underscored that President Biden and she have no higher priority than reuniting the hostages with their loved ones,” according to a US readout following the White House meeting. “They and their loved ones remain at the forefront of her mind and in her prayers as the administration works to secure the release of all the hostages.”
“She also reaffirmed the US commitment to bring home the remains of those who have been tragically confirmed to be deceased,” the statement reads.
The vice president reiterates her condemnation of Hamas, including its use of sexual violence, and stressed the need for eliminating the threat posed by the terror group.
She also denounces antisemitism worldwide, which has spiked significantly since October 7.
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