Senator Chris Coons of Connecticut says the U.S. is providing in-person support to families, tracking every hostage and advocating for their release.
A U.S. senator told Scripps News the U.S. is working tirelessly to bring home American hostages being held in Gaza by Hamas, while offering support to their families.
"The U.S. government is providing in-person support to every single family, tracking every hostage case, advocating relentlessly with partners, allies and others in the region," U.S. Senator Chris Coons of Connecticut told Scripps News on the ground in Israel. In a media briefing Sunday, an Israel Defense Forces spokesperson said there are currently 212 hostages being held in Gaza.
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