According to information from the United States Department of State, spokesperson Matthew Miller confirmed that at least nine Americans were killed in the attack launched by Hamas terrorists on Israel. Initially, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer stated that four American citizens had lost their lives in the assault. Secretary of State Antony Blinken mentioned that they were working to verify reports of missing and dead Americans.
CNN reported a rising death toll of nine Americans. Israeli Minister of Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer mentioned that Americans were among the hostages held in Gaza. The US Embassy in Jerusalem has updated its contingency planning for potential evacuations by land or air and issued a “shelter in place” order for its personnel.
