President Joe Biden recently met with Abigail Edan, the 4-year-old American girl who was held hostage in Gaza for several weeks at the beginning of the conflict. The meeting took place at the White House and was described as a poignant reminder of the ongoing efforts to secure the release of numerous individuals still held captive by Hamas in Gaza.
Abigail, who holds dual Israeli-U.S. citizenship, was taken hostage following the tragic loss of her parents during an attack on Israel on October 7. After nearly seven weeks in captivity, she was eventually freed as part of a prisoner exchange agreement between Hamas and Israel. Abigail celebrated her fourth birthday while in captivity, highlighting the ordeal she endured.
