Evan Gershkovich, a 32-year-old Jewish American, was sentenced to 16 imprisonment by a Russian court over espionage charges.
President Vladimir Putin has said Russia is open to a prisoner exchange involving Gershkovich and that contacts with the United States have taken place but must remain secret.
Prosecutors say Evan Gershkovich gathered secret information on the orders of the CIA about a company that manufactures tanks for Russia's war in Ukraine.
"The inversion of international law is something to behold: Hamas slaughters Israeli civilians and hides behind its own so that Israel stands accused.”
Trump did not refer to any contacts with Putin or say what grounds he had to believe that the Russian leader would release Gershkovich.
The IDF has continued to pursue its main yet elusive target, Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar, who is reportedly moving through different tunnels to evade the IDF.
UK-based Daily Mail claims Israel concerned less than one-third of hostages taken October 7 left alive in Gaza; Shin Bet denies report.
Mary Jane Rein leaves Clark University amidst controversy, citing lack of support. Joins Assumption University to lead civic dialogue center, addressing campus discord.
An individual who was briefed by Iranian regime leadership stated "no final decision has been made" as attack plans have been discussed.
"Denying weapons to an ally in the middle of a war is the definition of betrayal," the newspaper's editorial board wrote, labeling Pelosi a "sunshine ally."
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