The White House released a brief clip of President Biden’s phone call with two recently freed American hostages Saturday morning to celebrate their release from Gaza — and to highlight ongoing US diplomatic efforts ahead of Israel’s looming invasion.
“Hey Judith,” Biden said Judith Raanan59, who was kidnapped along with his 17-year-old daughter Natalie when Hamas stormed Kibbutz Nahal Oz on Oct. 7.
The women from Evanston, Illinois, were visiting family for the Jewish holiday.
“I’m so glad you’re home — or, not home, but glad you’re out,” Biden told the mother and daughter in a call Friday, according to video shared on X.
“Hey, Nat, how are you? God loves you,” Biden said. “I’m glad we got you out, we’ve been working on it for a long time.”
The two women – who were released by Hamas on Friday after nearly two weeks in captivity – thanked the commander-in-chief for his support for Israel.
Natalie Raanan, 17, and her mother Judith spoke to President Biden by phone on Friday after being released by Hamas. The White House released video of the termination of Biden’s call. Twitter/POTUS Judith Raanan, 59, was kidnapped along with her 17-year-old daughter Natalie when Hamas stormed Kibbutz Nahal Oz on Oct. 7. via Reuters
“We will get them all out – God willing,” Biden promised, referring to 10 other missing Americans suspected of being taken by the terrorist group.
The US and some European allies urged Israel to delay its ground invasion in hopes of negotiating the release of the 210 hostages who remain in Gaza.
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