President Joe Biden falsely claimed during the White House’s Hanukkah reception on Monday that he had “gotten over 100 hostages out” of Gaza and away from Hamas terrorists.
The president referenced the horrific and unprovoked attacks perpetrated by Hamas in Israel on October 7th, 2023 — during which more than 1,200 Israelis were murdered and dozens more sexually assaulted, tortured, or kidnapped and taken into Gaza. He then went on to claim credit for getting back more than 100 of the 251 who were taken hostage.
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BREAKING: At the White House Hanukkah reception, Biden claimed he has “gotten over 100 hostages out” from Gaza — which is obviously a lie. pic.twitter.com/5lVDZiVEe0
— Jake Schneider (@jacobkschneider) December 17, 2024
“The trauma of that day and its aftermath is still raw and ongoing,” Biden said of October 7th. “I’ve gotten over 100 hostages out….
