Biden says it's 'likely' Americans are among Hamas hostages, 11 killed in conflict
President Joe Biden on Monday confirmed at least 11 Americans have been killed in the fighting in Israel, and believes more may have been taken hostage by Hamas. President Joe Biden on Monday confirmed at least 11 Americans have been killed in the fighting in Israel, and believes more may have been taken hostage by Hamas. "It's heart wrenching," Biden said in a statement. "These families have been torn apart by inexcusable hatred and violence." Biden said his administration is aware other U.S. citizens are missing and that they are working with Israeli officials to learn more about their whereabouts, though he didn't elaborate on how many Americans are unaccounted for as the co NFL ict rages. "The safety of American citizens -- whether at home or abroad -- is my top priority as President," Biden said. "While we are still working to confirm, we believe it is likely that American citizens may be among those being held by Hamas," he continu...