Families of U.S. hostages in Gaza demand action from Biden administration

Families of U.S. citizens feared to have been taken hostage by Hamas militants in Israel are urging the Biden administration to do more to help free their loved ones. They expressed frustration at the lack of formal communication from the U.S. government and called for more information on rescue efforts. President Biden stated that securing the safety of U.S. citizens held hostage is his highest priority and that he is directing his team to share intelligence and consult with Israeli counterparts. The families are pleading for the U.S. to use its power, resources, and influence to assist in locating and rescuing the hostages.