European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, the European Union's highest official, called the release of Evan Gershkovich and others "a moment of great joy for all those who have fought for their freedom." In a post on X, she welcomed
Daniel Michaels is the European Aerospace & Aviation Editor for The Wall Street Journal. With a focus on global conflicts and military affairs, Daniel's articles provide in-depth analysis and reporting on topics such as war, defense industry, and geopolitical tensions. His work has also been featured in TucsonSentinel.com.