The U.S. secretary of state, in an interview on 'Meet the Press,' expressed skepticism of the militant group’s statement that they were ready to release two…
The U.S. secretary of state, in an interview on"Meet the Press," expressed skepticism of the militant group’s statement that they were ready to release two more hostages.Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Sunday praised the recent , but expressed skepticism over the militant group’s recent statement that they were ready to release two more hostages.
In an interview on NBC News’ “Meet the Press,” host Kristen Welker asked Blinken: “Hamas has come out with a statement saying they are prepared to release two more hostages. What can you tell us about that? Do you see this as a credible offer coming from this terrorist organization?” Blinken said the U.S. is “engaged with different partners in the region, sending clear messages about the need to immediately and unconditionally release all of the hostages” and it was “gratifying” to see the release of Judith Raanan and her daughter, Natalie, on Friday after they were taken hostage by Hamas during the militants' Oct. 7 attack on Israel.
"We're hopeful that more released. But the bottom line is this: They need to be released. Each and every one of them. Now. Unconditionally," he said. Feeling out of the loop? We'll catch you up on the Chicago news you need to know. Sign up for the weekly
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