In a statement from the White House on November 27, 2023, President Joe Biden expressed his deep engagement in sustaining a deal brokered through extensive U.S. mediation and diplomacy, ensuring positive outcomes.
Over 50 hostages, including young children and mothers, have been released, among them Abigail, a four-year-old American girl held captive by Hamas terrorists since October 7th. President Biden assured ongoing support for Abigail’s recovery.
The humanitarian pause facilitated increased humanitarian assistance for civilians in Gaza, with the United States leading these efforts.
‘The humanitarian pause has also enabled a significant surge in additional humanitarian assistance to the innocent civilians who are suffering across the Gaza strip. The United States has led the humanitarian response into Gaza—building on years of work as the largest funder of humanitarian assistance for the Palestinian people. We are taking full advantage of the pause in fighting to increase the amount of humanitarian aid moving into Gaza, and we will continue our efforts to build a future of peace and dignity for the Palestinian people.’ The president said
President Biden acknowledged Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel, Amir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani of Qatar, and President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi of Egypt for their commitment to the process.
An extension of the pause for the next 48 hours was agreed upon, emphasizing the determination to secure the release of all hostages held by Hamas terrorists.
