Posted 11/26/2023, 5:15:00 PM
Biden Secures Deal to Free American Girl on Birthday From Hamas Captivity
- 4-year-old American-Israeli girl named Abigail was among 13 hostages released by Hamas after being held captive for her birthday
- Release was part of a negotiated deal involving U.S. diplomacy and regional cooperation
- Deal includes a 4-day pause in fighting in Gaza and allowing humanitarian aid into the region
- Biden praised the deal but said work still remains to secure the release of all remaining hostages
- Deal is structured to potentially be extended to continue the pause, release more hostages, and provide aid to Gaza