Highly Credible Intelligence Confirms Presumed Death
An American citizen, Majd Kamalmaz, who disappeared seven years ago while traveling in Syria, is now presumed dead, revealed by his daughter, Maryam Kamalmaz. Eight senior U.S. officials disclosed specific and highly credible intelligence about his death, rating their confidence level as a “high nine” on a scale of one to ten.
New Details Unveiled in Washington Meeting
During a meeting held in Washington, officials informed Maryam that they believe her father’s death occurred years ago, early in his captivity. Despite previous indications of his passing in 2017 due to heart failure, the family clung to hope until this recent confirmation.
Efforts for Recovery and Support
The FBI Hostage Recovery Fusion Cell emphasized their commitment to recovering all U.S. hostages, irrespective of the time that has elapsed since their disappearance. Majd Kamalmaz, a dual citizen, vanished in 2017 while visiting a family member in Syria, at a government checkpoint near Damascus.
Continued Efforts Amidst Syrian Denials
Majd Kamalmaz is among several Americans who have gone missing in Syria, including journalist Austin Tice. The Syrian government has consistently denied holding any Americans captive, complicating negotiation efforts. Despite previous attempts proving fruitless, U.S. officials remain persistent in their endeavors to bring missing citizens like Tice back home.