Joe Biden and other officials welcome the release of the American woman and her daughter held hostage in Gaza by Hamas.

On 20 October 2023, President Joe Biden and several other U.S. leaders expressed their relief and gratitude following the news that Hamas had released an American mother and her teenage daughter, who had been held hostage in Gaza. The two were freed after being taken captive during recent hostilities between Hamas and Israel. The release was met with widespread praise, though it also highlighted the ongoing tension and humanitarian concerns in the region.