The website quoted informed sources that the Israeli President Isaac Herzog He called Trump to congratulate him on his election victory, and told the Israeli president Trump Securing the release of the 101 hostages is an “urgent issue.”
Weeks ago, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed that there were 101 hostages remaining in the Gaza Strip, about half of whom were alive.
Axios sources continued: “Herzog told Trump: You have to rescue the hostages, and the US President-elect responded: Almost all of the hostages are likely dead, so the Israeli President told Trump that the Israeli intelligence services believe that half of them are still alive, and according to the agency, Trump was surprised.” He said he was not aware of that.”
The website explained that Trump will bear responsibility for the release of the seven Americans detained in… Gazaof whom 4 are believed to be alive.
White House press secretary Carolyn Levatt said: “President Trump will serve as the United States’ lead negotiator and will work to return the hostages to their homes.”
Axios also quoted an Israeli official as saying, “If a ceasefire agreement is reached in… LebanonThis will lead to increased pressure on agitation And refocus efforts on reaching a release deal Hostages And a ceasefire in Gaza.
It also reported that Israeli officials said that Trump wants the war in Gaza to end quickly, and “will have much greater influence over Netanyahu than current President Joe Biden.”
