Gaza escape: More than 300 Americans have gotten outfrom under Hamas, White House official says
More than 300 Americans and their family members have managed to get out of the war-torn Gaza Strip, a White House official says.
Deputy National Security Adviser Jonathan Finer made the remark on CBS’ "Face the Nation" program Sunday and said the figure included "Americans, lawful permanent residents and their family members."
"This is obviously a major priority, and one that we're going to continue to work out until every American who wants to leave is able to do so," he continued.
Fox News last week obtained a list of 400 names of U.S. citizens cleared to leave Gaza as the Israel-Hamas war rages on.
At least 10 Americans also are feared to be among the 242 people held captive by Hamas inside Gaza. Finer said negotiations remain ongoing for their release. Israel believes that the hostages are being held under Gaza City in a network of Hamas tunnels, Fox News' Trey Yingst reported Monday.
Fox News' Greg Norman contributed to this report
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