returned to her family

Biden said he is “deeply gratified” that Liat Beinin, an Israeli-American dual citizen abducted by Hamas on October 7, has been safely released from Gaza.

In a statement following her release, Biden praised the deal that has released dozens of hostages and permitted increased aid to be brought into Gaza, noting that such humanitarian supplies have reached northern Gaza for the first time since the conflict began. 

“Jill and I are deeply gratified that she will soon be reunited with her three children and her father, who have been wracked with worry for her safety. And we remain determined to secure the release of every person taken hostage by Hamas during its brutal terrorist assault on Israel on October 7, including Liat’s husband Aviv,” Biden said in a statement. 

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Israel to discuss an extension as Qatar, a key mediator, said it was "very optimistic" the pause will be extended.