The State Department also designated Iran as a State Sponsor of Wrongful Detention. The United States Embassy in Jerusalem alerted employees that they should leave Israel immediately. Ambassador…
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President Trump Addresses Knesset on Whirlwind Middle East Trip
He attended a regional peace ceremony and signed the Israel-Hamas peace agreement. President Donald Trump spent 36 hours in the Middle East. He arrived Monday morning, local time,…
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Secretary Rubio Issues Statement on Two Year Anniversary of October 7
He highlights the atrocities of Hamas and the remaining hostages being held in Gaza. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio released a statement on the second anniversary of…
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President Issues “Last Warning“ to Hamas
He says, “Everyone wants the hostages home.“ President Donald Trump issued a “last warning“ to Hamas on Sunday. The deal would reportedly have Hamas free the remaining 48…
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U.S. Embassy Warns Dating Apps Used to Kidnap U.S. Citizens in Mexico
The agency issued a warning for Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, and Nuevo Nayarit. The U.S. Embassy and Consulate in Mexico warned travelers this past week that criminals have been…
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Kuwait Releases Nearly Two Dozen American Detainees in Goodwill Gesture
Envoy Boehler celebrates the progress in obtaining the release of U.S. citizens in foreign prisons. The State Department announced that Kuwait released an additional 10 American prisoners at…
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American Citizen Freed From Detention in Belarus
Secretary of State celebrates the 47th U.S. citizen released since President Trump’s inauguration at a cabinet meeting. Special Envoy for Hostage Response Adam Boehler announced that Belarus has…
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Congressional Delegation Meets with Israeli Prime Minister
The House minority leader is heading the delegation to Denmark to discuss the continuation of the NATO alliance and the status of Greenland. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries…
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President Trump Issues Proclamation on U.S. Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day
He said, “We send our love, prayers, and support to every American being held in captivity.“ President Donald Trump’s Proclamation on March 9 On this U.S. Hostage and…
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President’s Special Envoy in Direct Negotiations with Hamas
Senator Graham expresses support for the president’s special envoy’s discussions. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed this week that the president’s special envoy has begun directly communicating…
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