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At the Republican National Convention on Thursday evening, Donald Trump accepted the party’s 2024 presidential nomination and pledged to resolve the ongoing conflict involving Israel, attributing its origins to policies enacted under the Biden administration. Trump characterized the situation as a “war caused by the attack on Israel” and asserted that his leadership would bring it to a conclusion.

Trump issued a stern warning to foreign governments and non-state actors holding Americans captive, demanding their release before he takes office again. He threatened harsh consequences if these hostages were not freed, stating, “We want our hostages back – and they better be back before I assume office, or you will be paying a very big price.”

Trump recently pledged to secure the release of Evan Gershkovich, a Wall Street Journal reporter held in Russia since March 2023 on trumped-up espionage charges. Another American, Paul Whelan, remains imprisoned in Russia, also …