Texas Rabbi Says He, 2 Hostages Escaped Synagogue Standoff

A hostage situation at Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville, TX, involved Malik Akram, a British national, who took four hostages demanding the release of Afia Siddiqi. The standoff ended with Akram's death and the hostages' escape, partly credited to training received by the congregation. President Biden praised law enforcement's response, and the synagogue planned a service to move past the event.

What was the demand made by the hostage taker during the standoff?

What did President Biden say regarding the incident?