President Joe Biden called a lid before noon on Monday as Americans continue to be held hostage by Iranian backed Hamas in the Gaza Strip and as Israel is still under assault.
"The White House has called a lid for the day, before the pool call time. We will not be seeing the president today," the White House pool report states.
Last night Biden and First Lady Jill Biden hosted a party at the White House, complete with a live band.
While countless Americans are being held hostage in Gaza, with attacks on civilians in Israel ongoing, President Biden is hosting a BBQ. pic.twitter.com/EZvDKaMqku
— Katie Pavlich (@KatiePavlich) October 8, 2023
Earlier in the day Biden spoke to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu who reported said they were unwilling to negotiate with Hamas as the IDF prepares for a ground invasion of the Gaza Strip.
BREAKING: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has told President Joe Biden that Israel has no choice but to launch a ground operation in Gaza.
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) October 9, 2023
"We have to go in. We can't negotiate now. We need to restore deterrence,” Netanyahu said.
The report claims that Biden did not… pic.twitter.com/xs9x285iYs
Meanwhile, the State Department has confirmed at least nine Americans were killed by Hamas terrorists over the weekend. The number of Americans being held captive has not been officially released.
Biden State Department spokesman Matt Miller says nine Americans have been killed and an unknown number "are unaccounted for" in Israel — but "cannot confirm" if Americans have been taken hostage by Hamas terrorists. pic.twitter.com/PQrK4k0hzb
— RNC Research (@RNCResearch) October 9, 2023