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Red Sea Attacks and US Response: A Closer Look Red Sea Attacks and US Response: A Closer Look Introduction In recent times, the Red Sea has become a hotbed of attacks and conflicts. The involvement of the USS Carney in these attacks has raised questions about the appropriate response from the US administration. In this blog, we will delve deeper into the situation by discussing the need for a muscular response, the role of deterrence, and the messaging challenges faced by the US government. The Need for a Muscular Response Former Defense Secretary suggests the need for a muscular response from the administration, and many experts agree. The repeated attacks in the region cannot be ignored. The US has already taken action by striking buildings in Syria and targeting proxy forces. However, these actions have had limited impact since they target assets that Iran does not care about. To introduce deterrence, the US must demonstrate both capability and the will to infli

Release of Hostages in the Second Round of Swaps Within the past few hours, Hamas has released 13 Israelis and four Thai nationals in the second round of swaps under the four-day ceasefire deal. This exchange comes after Hamas initially delayed the process, claiming that Israel had violated the terms of their agreement. The Release of Hostages Among the freed hostages are six Israeli women and seven children. They were escorted first through the Rafah Crossing in Egypt and then into Israel via the Kerem Shalom Crossing. The hostages range in age from 3 to 67. One of the children, 9-year-old Emily Hand, is a girl whose father believed she was dead for weeks before finding out that she was being held hostage. In exchange for the release of the hostages, Israel freed 39 Palestinian prisoners. This deal, however, faced a last-minute delay that led to a tense standoff on the second day of the supposed four-day ceasefire. Delays and Allegations

Hostage Negotiation: The Breakthrough Deal After weeks of secret negotiations, a breakthrough has been achieved in the hostage situation involving Hamas. At least three American hostages will be among the 50 hostages to be released over the course of four days. Two of the hostages are American women, and one is a three-year-old toddler named Abigail. Abigail's parents tragically lost their lives during a Hamas attack on October 7th, and she was subsequently abducted and taken to Gaza. This hostage negotiation deal has been a delicate and complex process. Previous attempts to reach an agreement had failed at the last minute. However, this time, the negotiations were successful. The key players in this negotiation were Qatar, Egypt, Israel, and Hamas. Israel and Hamas do not negotiate directly; instead, they negotiate through intermediaries, with Qatar and Egypt acting as facilitators. The first call regarding the hostage situation was made from Qatar t