Administration of Joseph R. Biden, Jr., 2023

December 28, 2023

Jill and I are devastated to learn that American Judith Weinstein is also believed to have been killed by Hamas on October 7. This tragic development cuts deep, coming on the heels of last week's news that Judith's beloved husband Gad Haggai is believed to have been killed by Hamas. We are holding Judith and Gad's four children, seven grandchildren, and other loved ones close to our hearts. I will never forget what their daughter, and the family members of other Americans held hostage in Gaza, have shared with me. They have been living through hell for weeks. No family should have to endure such an ordeal. And I reaffirm the pledge we have made to all the families of those still held hostage: We will not stop working to bring them home.

NOTE: The statement referred to Iris Haggai Liniado, daughter of Judih Weinstein Haggai and Gadi Haggai.

Categories: Statements by the President : U.S. citizen Judih Weinstein Haggai, death during Hamas attacks against Israel.

Names: Biden, Jill T.; Haggai, Gadi; Liniado, Iris Haggai; Weinstein Haggai, Judih.

Subjects: Deaths, U.S. citizen Judih Weinstein Haggai during Hamas attacks against Israel; Gaza, conflict with Israel; Gaza, hostages held by Hamas; Hamas political paramilitary organization.

DCPD Number: DCPD202301154.

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