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WASHINGTON WEEK AHEAD
HEADLINE: Israeli American Toddler Among Hostages Released by Hamas Sunday
TEASER: Biden celebrates American hostage release, works for truce extension in Israel-Hamas conflict
PUBLISHED AT: 11/26/2023 at 3:05 pm
BYLINE: Veronica Balderas Iglesias
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[[A 4-year-old Israeli American girl was freed Sunday as part of the cease-fire between Israel and the militant group Hamas. U.S. President Joe Biden celebrated the child’s release as he expressed hopes that the cease-fire is extended. VOA’s Veronica Balderas Iglesias has the story. ]]
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Israeli American toddler Abigail Edan was among 17 hostages that the militant group Hamas released Sunday.
[[RADIO INTRO: U.S. President Joe Biden explained her case during a press briefing ]]
((President Joe Biden))
“Her mom was killed in front of her when her Kibbutz was attacked by Hamas terrorists on October 7. Abigail ran to her dad then who then was gunned down as well while using his body to shield little Abigail.”
((VIDEO: Biden broll of presser))
U.S. President Joe Biden shed light on the diplomatic efforts that have been at play to secure the Hamas-Israel temporary cease-fire.
((President Joe Biden))
“We have been in close contact with the leaders of Qatar, Egypt and Israel speaking with each one of them repeatedly over the past few weeks to help secure this deal. //
The proof that this is working and worth pursuing is in every smile and every grateful tear we see on the faces of those families who are finally getting back together.”
((NARRATOR))
The road to recovery could be long though.
[[RADIO INTRO: said White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan on ABC’s “This Week Show.” ]]
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((Jake Sullivan, White House National Security Adviser))
“Physically many of them are doing OK. Emotionally and psychologically this is going to take a long time to recover from and Israel and other countries have mobilized substantial resources to be able to deal with that trauma as we go forward.”
((NARRATOR))
As part of the truce, dozens of Palestinian prisoners have also been freed...
and fuel and humanitarian aid has been entering Gaza, but it’s unclear if the cease-fire will hold or be extended.
[[RADIO INTRO: Republican Representative Mike Turner appeared on NBC’s Meet the Press ]]
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((Rep. Mike Turner, Republican))
“When this cease-fire period ends, as [Israeli Prime Minister Benjanmin] Netanyahu just said, the conflict will continue and that conflict will continue as Israel has stated until Hamas is removed.”
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There are hopes, however, that a permanent solution to the Israel-Hamas conflict can be eventually reached.
[[RADIO INTRO: Democratic Representative Ro Khanna was interviewed on ABC]]
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((Rep. Ro Khanna, Democrat))
“Until there is an independent Palestinian state, there is not going to be peace or security in that region.”
((NARRATOR))
From the Vatican, Pope Francis also underscored the importance of dialogue to resolve the conflict and celebrated the latest release of hostages.
((Veronica Balderas Iglesias, VOA News, Washington.))
NewsML Media TopicsArts, Culture, Entertainment and Media
NetworkVOA
Location (dateline)
Washington D. C.
Embargo DateNovember 26, 2023 16:43 EST
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Veronica Balderas Iglesias, VOA News
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