Coverage dated October 12, 2023

Biden speaks with families of Americans unaccounted for in Israel

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By Betsy Klein, CNN Washington (CNN) — President Joe Biden on Friday spoke with the families of the Americans who remain unaccounted for in Israel after promising to speak with family members of those who are held hostage by Hamas.

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  1. Washington Examiner

    Israel war: Biden speaks with family members of Americans still missing (opens Washington Examiner)

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    President Joe Biden spoke with the relatives of the 14 Americans who remain unaccounted for in Israel following last weekend's unprecedented terrorist attacks.

  2. KTVZ Bend

    Biden speaks with families of Americans unaccounted for in Israel (opens KTVZ Bend)

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    By Betsy Klein, CNN Washington (CNN) — President Joe Biden on Friday spoke with the families of the Americans who remain unaccounted for in Israel after promising to speak with family members of those who are held hostage by Hamas.

  3. Wall Street Journal

    Biden Talks With Families of Missing Americans (opens Wall Street Journal)

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    President Biden held a call Friday with the family members of the 14 Americans still unaccounted for following the attacks in Israel, the White House said. Biden was joined on the call by a group of advisers, including national security adviser Jake Sullivan and Roger Carstens, who serves as a speci

  4. CBS News

    Biden speaks with families of Americans missing in Israel, possibly among hostages held by Hamas (opens CBS News)

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    "I think they have to know that the president of the United States of America cares deeply about what's happened to them," President Biden said.

  5. The Times of Israel

    Biden holds 90-minute meeting with families of 14 missing Americans (opens The Times of Israel)

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    The Times of Israel's feed description

    'He wanted to hear from each and every one of us,' says Ruby Chen, whose son Itay, a soldier, is missing; US president says he 'cares deeply' about those held by Hamas

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