The Taliban freed an American hostage after enduring two and a half years of captivity in Afghanistan, the State Department announced Thursday.
American Delta Airlines mechanic George Glezmann, 65, will return home after the U.S. negotiated with the Taliban in Qatar for his release, according to the State Department. Glezmann was initially taken hostage when visiting Afghanistan as a tourist in 2022.
“George’s release is a positive and constructive step,” Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in the announcement. “It is also a reminder that other Americans are still detained in Afghanistan. President Trump will continue his tireless work to free ALL Americans unjustly detained around the world.” (RELATED: Hamas Agrees To Free American Hostage Held For 525 Days)
High above Kabul a Taliban armed with a Kalashnikov looks down on the city in Kabul on February 17, 2025….
