Reports indicate that over 500 Americans and their family members are currently unable to leave Gaza, as they are being denied exit by Hamas terrorists operating in the area. The exact number of affected individuals remains unclear, with varying reports.
According to the Israel Defense Forces, approximately 230 Americans are currently being held in Gaza, as reported by Forbes on Tuesday. However, other sources have suggested that the number could be as high as 500.
During his appearance before the Senate Committee on Appropriations on the same day, Secretary of State Antony Blinken stated, “We’re working on this every single day. We have about 400 American citizens and their family members, so it’s roughly 1,000 people who are stuck in Gaza and want to get out.”