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STANDARD DIPLOMATIC UNVERIFIED

US Jewish advocacy groups urge Trump to prioritize hostage release in Iran ceasefire negotiations

Apr 17, 2026 09:08 PM CT Washington, D.C., United States hostages,diplomacy,US-Iran relations,ceasefire talks,advocacy

Summary

A coalition of US-based Jewish and human rights organizations, including the AJC and United Against Nuclear Iran, has formally urged former President Trump to make the release of American hostages in Iran a central condition of any potential ceasefire talks. This development highlights the intersection of domestic US political pressure and the broader Iran-Israel conflict, as hostage exchanges are frequently used as leverage in regional diplomatic negotiations involving Iran.

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Along with the AJC, the call came from the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, the James W. Foley Legacy Foundation, the Raoul Wallenberg Center for Human Rights, and United Against Nuclear Iran.

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Actor Responses

United States NEUTRAL

Jewish groups and advocacy organizations are pressuring the US administration to prioritize the release of American citizens held in Iran during ceasefire negotiations.

Iran NEUTRAL

Holding American citizens, which has become a focal point for diplomatic leverage in potential ceasefire discussions.

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