Why the White House decided not to put ‘boots on the ground’ to rescue American hostages

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Biden administration has ruled out sending military personnel, including special forces, into Gaza as part of an attempt to free American hostages there. Bu

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the decision, which was announced by a top White House official, could be revisited. Th

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ee U.S. officials who were not authorized to speak publicly about internal deliberations said the determination was made that the current situation was exceedingly complex, posing challenges for U.S. and Israel leaders as they grapple with this hostage crisis. Th

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U.S. does not yet know where the hostages are held, the officials said. Gaza is notoriously dense, with a warren of

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