Navy SEAL-turned-GOP lawmaker: Special ops hostage rescue mission in Israel would take 'considerable effort'
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Rep. Ryan Zinke, R-Mont., told Fox News Digital that any rescue mission involving U.S. special operations forces for hostages taken by Hamas would be a "considerable effort."
At least 150 hostages are still being held by Hamas, including some American citizens, Fox News previously reported. U.S. military advisors are consulting with Israeli special forces for potential hostage rescue missions, in an advisory capacity. Kyle Morris covers politics for Fox News. Story tips can be sent to kyle.morris@fox.com and on Twitter: @RealKyleMorris.
If U.S. special operations forces step in to physically assist Israel, that effort, Zinke said, would be a "national command authority decision."
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