Biden Falsely Claims He Got 100 Hostages Out Of Gaza

President Joe Biden falsely claimed during the White House’s Hanukkah reception on Monday that he had “gotten over 100 hostages out” of Gaza and away from Hamas terrorists.

The president referenced the horrific and unprovoked attacks perpetrated by Hamas in Israel on October 7th, 2023 — during which more than 1,200 Israelis were murdered and dozens more sexually assaulted, tortured, or kidnapped and taken into Gaza. He then went on to claim credit for getting back more than 100 of the 251 who were taken hostage.

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BREAKING: At the White House Hanukkah reception, Biden claimed he has “gotten over 100 hostages out” from Gaza — which is obviously a lie. pic.twitter.com/5lVDZiVEe0

— Jake Schneider (@jacobkschneider) December 17, 2024

“The trauma of that day and its aftermath is still raw and ongoing,” Biden said of October 7th. “I’ve gotten over 100 hostages out. I will not stop until I get every single one of them home.”

Of the initial 251 hostages taken, 117 have been returned to Israel so far: eight were rescued by Israel Defense Forces; 105 were released as part of a ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel, and four were released by their terrorist captors.

Critics responded to Biden’s claim, saying that he was lying to inflate his role in the negotiations that resulted in the release of some hostages and temporary ceasefire agreements between Israel and Hamas.

“To be clear, Biden is lying,” Andrew Follett posted.

To be clear, Biden is lying. pic.twitter.com/NL1C4pctce

— Andrew Follett (@AndrewCFollett) December 17, 2024

“What an insult he always manages to be,” another said.

What an insult he always manages to be.????

— Marla Hohner (@marlahohner) December 17, 2024

“Wait, what? When did ‘he’ do that?” RedState’s Bonchie asked.

Wait, what?

When did “he” do that? https://t.co/gezC2itJ4F

— Bonchie (@bonchieredstate) December 17, 2024

“If hostages are released on inauguration day because of Trump’s threats the shameless Biden WH will take full credit for it,” Doug Powers added.

If hostages are released on inauguration day because of Trump’s threats the shameless Biden WH will take full credit for it. https://t.co/PDkr57fylW

— Doug Powers (@ThePowersThatBe) December 17, 2024

“Disgusting that he’s taking credit for this,” another posted.

Disgusting that he’s taking credit for this https://t.co/3vu1hOGcCC

— Fusilli Spock (@awstar11) December 17, 2024

Biden raised eyebrows over the weekend, when he claimed at a holiday reception hosted by the Democratic National Committee (DNC) that he had run a campaign that was “basically scandal free.”

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Critics corrected the record on that statement as well, noting among other things that Biden had actually been forced out of his own campaign after members of his party realized they could no longer hide his cognitive decline from the people.