The U.S. government is considering a separate negotiation with Hamas to secure the release of five American hostages, bypassing its traditional ally Israel. This move comes amidst the ongoing Gaza War, where a recent daring hostage rescue operation resulted in the death of a U.S. soldier. The Biden administration's approach, which has been described as a snub to Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, has sparked controversy, with critics arguing it undermines long-standing U.S. policy of not negotiating with terrorists and weakens support for Israel.
US Mulls Separate Deal With Hamas To Free 5 American Citizens https://t.co/wEjq0fA8pM
US 'cuts out Israel and deals directly with HAMAS to agree hostage release deal' https://t.co/TABEmHXkSt https://t.co/o6tUb0mPSb
NBC: Biden May Negotiate Separately With Hamas for US Hostages Old and busted: America doesn't negotiate with terrorists. New hotness: We'd rather cut a deal with terrorists than support our ally. https://t.co/6z6HZFjUdf
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U.S. State Department entity puts out a statement about a (daring) hostage rescue operation (in which a soldier lost his life) without ... mentioning the hostages. Meanwhile, five U.S. citizen hostages remain. Biden would rather see Hamas win than see American captives freed. https://t.co/TvJiYxunIC