President Biden, while optimistic about the release of the first two dozen hostages, admitted that he does not know when the remaining Americans will be freed.
The president expressed his lack of trust in Hamas, stating that he only trusts them to respond to pressure. During a stroll on the streets of Nantucket Island, where the president is spending the holiday weekend, he and first lady Jill Biden were heckled by protesters. Biden emphasized that this was not a political event. Later, at the island’s annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony, the president faced criticism from progressive party members regarding his handling of the war.
President Biden hopes the four-day truce will allow more aid to reach the Palestinian people. He mentioned that hundreds of trucks are in position to enter Gaza and provide support to the innocent Palestinians who are suffering due to the war unleashed by Hamas.