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Trump on Negotiating with Hamas: US Policy and Hostage Releases

Forbes Breaking NewsApril 7, 20251 min21,700 views
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US Policy on Negotiating with Hamas

  • 🎯 The US has a longstanding policy of not negotiating with terrorists.
  • 💡 However, discussions are occurring with Hamas, primarily to assist Israel with Israeli hostages.

Hostage Release Efforts

  • 🤝 President Trump stated that the US is helping Israel in these discussions.
  • 💰 He emphasized that the US is not providing cash or billions as other administrations have.
  • ✅ Trump highlighted that his administration secured the release of 59 hostages without giving anything in return.
  • 🇺🇸 Two American hostages were also successfully released.

The Distinction Between Negotiation and Payment

  • ⚖️ Trump clarified that there is a difference between negotiating and paying for hostage releases.
  • 🗣️ The primary goal is to secure the release of hostages, emphasizing the horrific nature of their captivity based on accounts heard.
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