Hamas first attacked Israel with rockets and then attacked the south of the country, killing people and taking hostages, including foreigners.
As a result of the Hamas attack on Israel, 22 US citizens were killed and 17 others remain missing. White House Security Council Coordinator John Kirby said this on Wednesday, October 11, Ukrinform reports.
He noted that these are preliminary data and, most likely, “the numbers will increase in the coming days.”
The White House spokesman also said that the United States is in talks with allies and partners to achieve the release of the American hostages.
“We are discussing what the release of the hostages might look like, not only with the Israelis, but also with other allies and partners in the region,” Kirby said, noting that Israel has significant experience in this matter.
Kirby added that the exact number of hostages remains unknown.
Nine United Nations staff were killed in airstrikes in the Gaza Strip.
According to the latest data, the death toll in Israel due to Hamas attacks has exceeded 1,200 people. In Gaza, they claim 900 casualties from Israeli airstrikes.
Hamas attack in Israel kills 50 foreigners
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