Israel-Hamas conflict: Israeli Embassy spokesperson discusses hostages and responds to calls for a cease-fire

By J.J. Green
October 30, 2023 | 7:35 PM

The Israeli military announced Monday they freed a female soldier captured during Hamas’ massacre inside Israel, on Oct. 7.

Tal Naim Cohen, spokesperson for the Israeli Embassy in Washington spoke with WTOP national security correspondent JJ Green about what happened. She also responded to allegations that Israel’s war has expanded beyond Hamas and calls for a cease-fire.

The Hunt: Suspected Russian attacks in Europe indicate Ukraine war is spreading

By J.J. Green
August 8, 2026 | 8:16 AM

This week, Russia launched one of its deadliest attacks on Kyiv in months using missiles and drones. At least 17 people were killed and more than 40 wounded, but 800 miles away in Germany, Russia is suspected of launching an attack on an airport, possibly expanding the war. On this episode of "The Hunt with WTOP National Security Correspondent J.J. Green," Dr. Hans-Jakob Schindler, senior director at the Counter Extremism Project, discusses what happened.

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