The attacks have claimed more than 1,200 lives in Israel. At least 1,100 have been killed in the Gaza Strip, the Gaza Ministry of Health said Wednesday.
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At least 22 U.S. citizens have been killed during the Hamas attacks on Israel, National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby said at a news conference Wednesday.
Kirby couldn’t confirm details on where or how the Americans were killed, as the “individual circumstances are not exactly clear,” he said.
The attacks have claimed more than 1,200 lives in Israel. At least 1,100 have been killed in the Gaza Strip, the Gaza Ministry of Health said Wednesday.
Seventeen Americans remain unaccounted for, Kirby said on Wednesday. “A number” of the missing are hostages of Hamas, he said, but would not give a number.
“We need to steel ourselves for the very distinct possibility these numbers will keep increasing,” said Kirby. He said,”more Americans might be part of the hostage pool.”
Addressing the families of the missing and killed Americans Kirby said, “We are grieving with you.
