Trump names new point person for negotiating the release of hostages, detainees abroad
1 month ago

Trump names new point person for negotiating the release of hostages, detainees abroad

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday named a health care executive to serve as his administration’s lead hostage negotiator at a time when the U.S. is trying to secure the release of prisoners in Gaza and other regions around the world. During that period, the U.S. has brought home several dozen Americans held hostage or wrongfully detained in countries including Russia — among them, WNBA star Brittney Griner and Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich — Iran, China, Venezuela and Afghanistan. In a statement announcing the appointment, Trump described Boehler as the lead negotiator on the Abraham Accords team that strove to win broader recognition of Israel in the Arab world. Adam will work tirelessly to bring our Great American Citizens HOME,” Trump wrote in a Truth Social post.

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Donald Trump warns Hamas: ‘All hell will break out if hostages in Gaza are not freed’
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Donald Trump warns Hamas: ‘All hell will break out if hostages in Gaza are not freed’

Live Mint  

US President-elect Donald Trump has warned that “all hell will break out in the Middle East” if the hostages being held by Hamas are not released by Inauguration Day. If those hostages aren’t back, I don’t want to hurt your negotiation, if they’re not back by the time I get into office, all hell will break out in the Middle …

US National Security Adviser Sullivan signals possible breakthrough in Gaza hostage and ceasefire negotiations
3 weeks, 6 days ago

US National Security Adviser Sullivan signals possible breakthrough in Gaza hostage and ceasefire negotiations

Firstpost  

US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan on Thursday said that a deal on a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release may be imminent as Israel had signalled it was ready and there were signs of movement from Hamas US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan looks on during a press conference in Tel Aviv, Israel, on Thursday. Reuters US National Security Adviser …

Trump dispatched his incoming envoy to the Mideast for high-level talks on reaching Gaza ceasefire
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1 month ago

Trump dispatched his incoming envoy to the Mideast for high-level talks on reaching Gaza ceasefire

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming Middle East envoy recently visited Israel and Qatar for high-level talks on landing a ceasefire and hostage deal in Gaza, a U.S. official said Thursday. Steve Witkoff, who was tapped by Trump to serve as his special envoy to the region, met separately in recent weeks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Qatar’s …

Trump says he’ll replace top US diplomat tasked with hostage release
1 month ago

Trump says he’ll replace top US diplomat tasked with hostage release

Politico  

The move will elevate an experienced negotiator into one of the most sensitive roles within the U.S. government — negotiating behind the scenes to release Americans wrongfully detained or held captive by foreign governments and nonstate actors around the world. But Trump’s move to remove Roger Carstens, who has been praised by families of wrongfully detained Americans for his work …

Trump promises 'hell to pay' if Gaza hostages not promptly released
1 month ago

Trump promises 'hell to pay' if Gaza hostages not promptly released

Deccan Chronicle  

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said on Monday there would be "hell to pay" in the Middle East if hostages held in the Gaza Strip were not released prior to his Jan. 20 inauguration.During their deadly 2023 attack on Israel, Hamas-led militants captured more than 250 people, according to Israeli tallies, including dual Israeli-American nationals.Around half of the 101 foreign and …

Trump Demands Immediate Release Of Israeli Hostages In Gaza Or Face ‘Hell' After He Joins Office
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1 month ago

Trump Demands Immediate Release Of Israeli Hostages In Gaza Or Face ‘Hell' After He Joins Office

ABP News  

US President-elect Donald Trump on Monday, demanded the immediate release of Israeli hostages still held in Gaza by Hamas. RELEASE THE HOSTAGES NOW!” According to an Associated Press report, it remains unclear whether Trump was suggesting a direct involvement in Israel’s ongoing campaign against Hamas in Gaza. According to Fox News, Alexander said he had been held hostage for 420 …

Trump issues ultimatum to Hamas if the hostages aren't released
1 month ago

Trump issues ultimatum to Hamas if the hostages aren't released

Daily Mail  

President-elect Donald Trump issued an extraordinary threat to Hamas, saying if hostages are not released by his inauguration there will be 'hell to pay' in the Middle East. Trump issued the stark threat on his Truth Social site, on a day the Israel Defense Force confirmed the death of American-Israeli hostage Omer Maxim, saying he died defending a kibbutz during …

Trump says ‘hell to pay’ if captives in Gaza not released
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Trump says ‘hell to pay’ if captives in Gaza not released

Al Jazeera  

Threat of escalation comes amid reports Trump seeking Israel-Hamas ceasefire before he takes office in January. United States President-elect Donald Trump has promised “there will be hell to pay” if captives held in Gaza during Israel’s ongoing war are not released by the time he takes office on January 20. In a post on Truth Social, Trump decried “all talk, …

Trump demands immediate release of Oct. 7 hostages, says otherwise there will be ‘HELL TO PAY’
1 month, 1 week ago

Trump demands immediate release of Oct. 7 hostages, says otherwise there will be ‘HELL TO PAY’

LA Times  

President-elect Donald Trump is demanding the immediate release of the Israeli hostages still being held in Gaza, saying that if they are not freed before he is sworn into office there will be “HELL TO PAY.” “Please let this TRUTH serve to represent that if the hostages are not released prior to January 20, 2025, the date that I proudly …

Trump wants to seal Israel-Gaza ceasefire before he takes office, key Senate ally says
1 month, 1 week ago

Trump wants to seal Israel-Gaza ceasefire before he takes office, key Senate ally says

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Graham says Trump “wants a deal to free the hostages and end the war …

Families of American hostages captured by Hamas turn to Donald Trump for new hope
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Families of American hostages captured by Hamas turn to Donald Trump for new hope

CNN  

Washington CNN — The families of US hostages captured by Hamas on October 7, 2023, remain in agony, waiting for any sign that their loved ones might finally come home to them. Chen, along with family members of a handful of other dual US-Israeli hostages – some of whom have been confirmed dead – plan to meet with President Joe …

With Trump back as President, will his warning to Hamas speed up hostage release?
2 months ago

With Trump back as President, will his warning to Hamas speed up hostage release?

India Today  

US President-elect Donald Trump, a few months ago at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, warned Hamas of paying a "very big price" if they did not return the hostages that were taken during the October 7 attack. After winning the US elections, Trump received a congratulatory call from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, one of the first world leaders …

Biden says Netanyahu not doing enough on hostage deal ahead of key meeting
4 months ago

Biden says Netanyahu not doing enough on hostage deal ahead of key meeting

Raw Story  

US President Joe Biden on Monday said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was not doing enough to secure a deal for the release of hostages taken by Palestinian armed group Hamas. Asked by reporters at the White House -- where Biden was arriving for a meeting with US negotiators -- if he thought the Israeli leader was doing enough on …

Trump names hostage envoy O’Brien national security adviser
5 years, 3 months ago

Trump names hostage envoy O’Brien national security adviser

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Wednesday named Robert O’Brien, his chief hostage negotiator and an established figure in Republican policy circles, as his new national security adviser. O’Brien, who made headlines in July when he was dispatched to Sweden to monitor the assault trial of American rapper A$AP Rocky, was among five candidates Trump said Tuesday were under consideration. …

Week after firing John Bolton, Donald Trump appoints hostage negotiator Robert O'Brien as national security adviser
5 years, 3 months ago

Week after firing John Bolton, Donald Trump appoints hostage negotiator Robert O'Brien as national security adviser

Firstpost  

US president Donald Trump announced that O’Brien will become his fourth national security adviser a week after he ousted John Bolton, citing policy disagreements Washington: US President Donald Trump said Wednesday he’s naming hostage negotiator Robert O’Brien, who Trump had monitor the criminal case in Sweden against American rapper A$AP Rocky, as his new national security adviser. I am pleased …

Donald Trump names hostage negotiator as national security adviser
5 years, 3 months ago

Donald Trump names hostage negotiator as national security adviser

India TV News  

President Donald Trump said Wednesday he’s naming hostage negotiator Robert O’Brien as his new national security adviser. “I am pleased to announce that I will name Robert C. O’Brien, currently serving as the very successful Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs at the State Department, as our new National Security Advisor,” Trump said. He will do a great job!” The …

US President Donald Trump names US hostage negotiator as his new NSA
5 years, 3 months ago

US President Donald Trump names US hostage negotiator as his new NSA

India Today  

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday named his chief hostage negotiator Robert O'Brien as the new National Security Adviser to replace John Bolton, who was fired last week. "I am pleased to announce that I will name Robert C O'Brien, currently serving as the very successful Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs at the State Department, as our new National …

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