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Trump Ally Rejects Hamas Hostage Deal Requiring Mass Prisoner Releases

Rep. Derrick Van Orden told Fox News he rejects the deal’s large prisoner swap, calling talks with Hamas unacceptable.

Overview

  • President Donald Trump promoted an agreement he said would secure the return of all Israeli hostages taken during the October 7 attack.
  • Appearing on Fox & Friends First, Rep. Derrick Van Orden said he is "not a fan of negotiating with terrorists."
  • Van Orden called the number of prisoners Israel would need to free "remarkable" and said he disagrees with the strategy.
  • Host Brian Kilmeade cited a projected release of 1,975 Palestinian prisoners, including 250 on death row.
  • The potential release of high-profile detainee Marwan Barghouti was discussed as a focal point in the negotiations.