White House Seeks Rebel Group’s Assistance in Search for Austin Tice
The White House has reportedly provided the rebel group Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) with a list of former officials who may have information about the whereabouts of American journalist Austin Tice, unnamed sources told The New York Times. Tice was abducted in Damascus in 2012 and has remained missing ever since.
According to the report, HTS indicated a willingness to assist in the search for Tice and to investigate potential locations where he might be held. The group's involvement signals an unconventional approach in the ongoing efforts to locate the journalist, whose case has long been a priority for successive U.S. administrations.
The development underscores the complexity of navigating negotiations in Syria, where shifting alliances and ongoing conflicts have posed significant obstacles to recovery efforts for Tice and other missing individuals.
This latest move reflects the White House’s continued commitment to securing Tice’s release, though the risks and potential outcomes of involving HTS remain uncertain.
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