there are at least 10 Americans unaccounted for. And that some of them are being held hostage.

We share in the relief of their families, friends, and loved ones are feeling, but there are still 10 additional Americans who remain unaccounted for in this conflict.

We can't let Hamas hold us hostage.

this is not going to happen, we're not going to let Hamas manipulate us in this way.

I was optimistic that they had agreed on some kind of a plan, that they would be able to open up that card or that they may even be able to establish these so-called humanitarian zones in the southern part of the Gaza Strip.

President Biden will again make clear as he has done unequivocally since Hamas' slaughter of more than 1,400 people, including at least 30 Americans that Israel has the right and indeed the duty to defend its people from Hamas and other…

To that end, he's deployed two aircraft carrier groups and other military assets to the region.

the president will reaffirm the United States solidarity with Israel and our ironclad commitment to its security.

It is critical that aid begin flowing into Gaza as soon as possible.

it was a priority that Rafah border crossing becomes open.

the president's visit here to Israel is intended to make crystal clear that the United States is committed to Israel's defense.

Israel has the right, indeed it has the obligation, to defend its people and to try to ensure that Hamas can never repeat what it's done. We continue to discuss with Israel the importance of taking every possible precaution to avoid…