Israel Seeks Elon Musk’s Help to Mediate Hamas Hostage Negotiations

Israeli President Isaac Herzog reached out to Elon Musk, leveraging his influence with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, to push for a deal that could secure the release of nearly 100 hostages in Gaza.

Israeli President Isaac Herzog contacted Elon Musk earlier this week to discuss strategies for reviving negotiations with Hamas over hostages held in Gaza.
The request came at the urging of hostage families, who believe Musk’s close relationship with President-elect Donald Trump could influence U.S. involvement in a potential deal.
President-elect Trump has warned Hamas to release all hostages before his January 20 inauguration, threatening severe consequences if they are not freed by then.
Musk, who has donated over $250 million to Trump’s campaign, has played a significant role in shaping Trump’s policy decisions and has previously facilitated high-stakes diplomatic dialogues.
The hostage situation stems from Hamas’ October 7, 2023 attack on Israel, during which over 240 individuals were abducted; around 100 remain captive, with some believed to have died.