Klobuchar, Smith Urge Biden To Rescue Americans Taken Hostage By Hamas

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Minnesota's Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith are among the 47 U.S. senators urging President Joe Biden to free the American hostages that were taken by Hamas in its Oct. 7. terrorist attacks on Israel

The bipartisan letter was put forward by Sens. Joni Ernst and Cory Booker, chairs of the Abraham Accords Caucus.

"Hamas has already killed 30 Americans and likely injured many more," the letter reads.

"The terrorists responsible for these atrocities hide behind human shields while they threaten to livestream the execution of hostages. Hamas has also reportedly demanded the mass release of prisoners in exchange for freeing its hostages and could use the hostages to push for a ceasefire. With several U.S. citizens still missing in the aftermath of the terror group’s brutal attack, we urge you to continue putting your full attention on the freeing of American hostages. Every day must be treated with a sense of urgency."

The letter also urges the U.S. "to continue supporting Israel’s urgent efforts to dismantle the threat of Hamas, provide the necessary resources for Israel’s defense, and continue offering whatever support necessary to immediately and safely rescue kidnapped Americans, with particular attention to those who require urgent medical care."

Read the full letter here.