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At least 11 Americans killed in Israel, says Biden
9 October 2023 21:43 BST
US President Joe Biden released a statement on Monday saying that at least 11 Americans have been killed since Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel over the weekend.
He added that they are still gathering information, but believe further Americans are being held by Hamas.
The statement said that commercial flights and ground transportation options are still available for US citizens who wish to leave Israel.