{"id":2108106,"date":"2023-11-26T13:41:02","date_gmt":"2023-11-26T18:41:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/national-security-adviser-sullivan-gives-update-on-number-of-americans-still-held-hostage-by-hamas\/"},"modified":"2023-11-26T13:44:04","modified_gmt":"2023-11-26T18:44:04","slug":"national-security-adviser-sullivan-gives-update-on-number-of-americans-still-held-hostage-by-hamas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/national-security-adviser-sullivan-gives-update-on-number-of-americans-still-held-hostage-by-hamas\/","title":{"rendered":"Sullivan, National Security Adviser, updates on Americans held captive by Hamas"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fnational-security-adviser-sullivan-gives-update-on-number-of-americans-still-held-hostage-by-hamas%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2108106&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Nearly \u2064a Dozen\u2062 U.S. Citizens Held Hostage by \u2062Hamas\u200c in Gaza<\/h2>\n<p>In a recent interview with ABC News, National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan revealed\u2062 that Hamas terrorists\u200c are still holding almost twelve U.S.\u200d citizens hostage inside\u2064 Gaza.\u2062 This announcement came just \u200cbefore the release of a third group of hostages, including four-year-old Abigail Idan, whose parents were tragically murdered in front of her during the October 7 attacks.<\/p>\n<p>Sullivan expressed his deep sympathy for Abigail, stating, &#8220;Her parents were brutally slaughtered right\u200c in front of \u200dher. The unimaginable trauma\u200c she has endured is beyond words. It&#8217;s something that neither you nor I could even begin to fathom.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Sullivan was then asked\u2064 about the number of\u2064 Americans still being held\u200b captive by Hamas. He confirmed that there \u200care currently nine\u2063 U.S. citizens and one <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/doj-investigating-spacexs-hiring-practices-after-non-u-s-citizen-alleges-discrimination\/\" title=\"DOJ Investigating SpaceX\u2019s Hiring Practices After Non-U.S. Citizen Alleges Discrimination\">lawful permanent resident<\/a>, a\u200b total of ten Americans. Among\u2064 them, three are women and children, while\u200d the remaining seven\u200d are men.<\/p>\n<p>During the interview, it was noted \u200dthat\u200b some Palestinian women\u2064 and \u2062minors who have been released, all \u200dof\u200c whom are convicted \u200dcriminals with ties to terrorism,\u200b have embraced Hamas terrorist \u200bflags upon their release. Sullivan acknowledged that while Hamas may have gained temporary benefits from\u2063 the ceasefire, these advantages are expected to\u2063 fade \u200bquickly.<\/p>\n<p>He also\u200b mentioned the possibility of extending\u200b the \u200bceasefire\u2062 to secure \u200bthe\u200b release\u2063 of more hostages. However, once the ceasefire\u200b ends, Israel is prepared to resume targeting Hamas, particularly its leadership, who orchestrated the brutal\u2064 massacre that took place on October 7, the deadliest attack on\u2063 the Jewish people since the\u2064 Holocaust.<\/p>\n<p>Sullivan\u2063 emphasized that Hamas remains a significant threat to \u2064Israel, as its leaders have \u200dopenly expressed \u2064their desire to repeat similar attacks. He affirmed Israel&#8217;s \u200dright to defend itself and take action to eliminate the threat posed by Hamas.<\/p>\n<h3>Watch the Interview:<\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Following the release of some hostages held in Gaza, national\u200b adviser Jake\u200d Sullivan tells <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/jonkarl?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@JonKarl<\/a> that\u2062 &#8220;physically, many of them are doing OK.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Emotionally and psychologically, this is going to take a long time to recover from.&#8221; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/FPRedX3eGJ\">https:\/\/t.co\/FPRedX3eGJ<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/I9TOSgeZbt\">pic.twitter.com\/I9TOSgeZbt<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 This Week \u2063(@ThisWeekABC) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ThisWeekABC\/status\/1728786285886632313?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November \u206326, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> \u2063How can\u2062 the\u200c international community collaborate \u2064effectively to\u200d exert pressure on Hamas\u2064 and ensure the safe release of the innocent civilians?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Went on to emphasize\u200c the gravity of the\u2064 situation, stating that the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wisconsin-indian-hostage-crisis-teeters-on-violence-because-biden-tony-evers-do-nothing\/\" title=\"Wisconsin Indian Hostage Crisis Teeters On Violence Because Biden, Tony Evers Do Nothing\">ongoing hostage crisis<\/a> is a\u2063 clear violation of international law and a direct threat to the safety and security of \u200bAmerican citizens. He called on Hamas \u200bto immediately release all U.S. hostages \u2062and cease their terrorist activities.<\/p>\n<p>This shocking revelation is a stark reminder of the\u2064 dangers that American citizens face in certain regions of the world. It underscores the need for\u200d continued vigilance and strong diplomatic efforts to ensure the safe return of our citizens \u2064and the punishment of those responsible for their abduction.<\/p>\n<p>The U.S. government has been working\u2062 tirelessly \u200bto address the hostage crisis and secure the release of the remaining captives. In collaboration with international partners, they are \u200dexploring all possible avenues to resolve the situation peacefully and \u2064bring our citizens home.<\/p>\n<p>It is important to \u2064recognize the full extent of \u200bthe \u200csuffering endured by these hostages and their loved ones. Behind the numbers and statistics, there are individual stories of\u200c fear, pain, and unimaginable loss. Each life held captive represents a human being with dreams,\u2063 aspirations, and families who eagerly await their safe return.<\/p>\n<p>The United States must continue to leverage every diplomatic channel, including engaging with regional \u200dpartners, to exert\u200d pressure \u2063on Hamas and ensure the safe release of these innocent civilians. \u200dThe international community must stand united against terrorism and hold hostage-takers accountable for their actions.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, the U.S.\u200d government should provide support to the families\u2063 of those held hostage, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/florida-shooting-leaves-one-dead-one-wounded-suspect-remains-at-large\/\" title=\"One dead, one wounded in Florida shooting, suspect still on the loose.\">offering counseling services<\/a>, legal assistance, and \u2063any other necessary resources. It is crucial to address not only the immediate\u2062 crisis but also the long-term effects on the mental and emotional well-being of the hostages and their families.<\/p>\n<p>This\u2062 hostage crisis also highlights the broader \u200bissue\u200d of terrorism and the need for strong international cooperation to combat it. It is imperative for nations around the \u2063world to work together to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/people-celebrating-attack-on-israel-rallies-to-support-hamas-being-planned-in-us\/\" title=\"Supporters of Hamas in the US plan rallies to celebrate attacks on Israel.\">dismantle terrorist organizations<\/a>, cut off their funding, and address\u2064 the root causes of extremism.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, the ongoing\u200d hostage crisis involving\u2062 nearly a dozen U.S. citizens held by Hamas in Gaza demands \u200curgent\u2062 attention \u200band concerted efforts\u2063 to secure their release. The United States, along with its international\u200d partners, \u200dmust leave no stone unturned\u200d in ensuring \u2064the safe return of these \u200dinnocent individuals. It is only through\u2064 collective action \u200band unwavering\u200d commitment \u2062to justice that we \u2063can protect our citizens and\u200c work towards a more peaceful \u2062world.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan revealed that Hamas terrorists continue to hold almost 12 American citizens captive in Gaza. Sullivan made this statement during an interview with Jonathan Karl on ABC News&#8217;s &#8220;This Week.&#8221; Shortly after, a third batch of hostages, including 4-year-old Abigail Idan, was released<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":134,"featured_media":2108107,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[541],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2108106","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-daily-wire"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2108106","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/134"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2108106"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2108106\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2108107"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2108106"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2108106"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2108106"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}