Trump Makes It Clear That Hostages Are America’s Red Line: Opinion
A new executive order issued by the President of the United States will allow for strict penalties to be imposed against states that engage in hostage-taking. This move underscores America’s firm stance against the use of hostages as leverage in international conflicts.
Israeli-Russian researcher Elizabeth Tsurkov, who was kidnapped in Iraq in March 2023, recently arrived at Sheba Medical Center after her release by the terrorist group Kataib Hezbollah earlier this month. She was transported in an ambulance and received immediate medical attention upon arrival.
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By Salem Alketbi
https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-868747