In a recent interview, U.S. President Joe Biden has made a resolute commitment to do “everything in our power” to secure the release of American citizens who were taken hostage by Hamas during a recent attack on Israel. This pledge follows a week of violent clashes in the region, resulting in the deaths of at least 27 Americans and leaving 14 others unaccounted for.

The exact number of the 14 missing individuals who are among the hostages remains unclear, as the White House has not yet provided detailed information on the situation. The attack, which took place six days ago, involved the Palestinian terrorist group Hamas, which not only claimed American hostages but also triggered a violent and bloody conflict.

Approximately 150 Israelis, foreigners, and dual-nationals were captured during the attack and subsequently taken to Gaza. While the White House has not disclosed specific details about the ongoing situation, President Biden reached out to the families of the missing individuals, assuring them of the United States’ deep concern and commitment to bringing their loved ones home.

President Biden stated in his interview with CBS’s “60 Minutes,” “The families of the missing have to know that the President of the United States of America cares deeply about what’s happened to them, deeply.” He further added, “And we’re going to do everything in our power to get them home if we can find them.”

This crisis has prompted President Biden to strongly condemn the actions of Hamas, describing them as “not even human behavior” but rather as “pure barbarism.” The ongoing conflict in the region has taken a devastating toll, with the Gaza health ministry reporting that at least 1,799 people have been killed in Israeli reprisal strikes, including nearly 600 children.

Hamas, in response, claimed that 13 hostages, including foreigners, have been killed in Israeli strikes carried out on Gaza since the initial attack. The situation remains a matter of grave concern, as efforts to secure the release of American hostages and bring an end to the violence continue.

The President’s commitment to freeing the captive Americans underscores the United States’ dedication to the safety and well-being of its citizens, even in challenging and complex geopolitical situations. As the crisis unfolds, the world watches and hopes for a peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict.