Heather du Plessis-Allan DriveDan Mitchinson: US correspondent on Joe Biden confirming US citizens are among Hamas hostages in condemnation of Israel attacks
The White House has confirmed Hamas is holding at least 20 Americans hostage- and 14 have been killed.
The death toll in Israel since the Palestinian military group's attack has surpassed 1000, and more than 900 have been killed in retaliatory strikes on Gaza.
US President Joe Biden has reiterated unwavering support for Israel, comparing Hamas to Isis.
US correspondent Dan Mitchinson says Biden is unlikely to encourage the IDF to show restraint in their response as the death toll in Gaza climbs.
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