Adam Boehler
President Trump’s hostage envoy reveals why he met directly with Hamas.
The Iraqi kidnappers of the Israeli-Russian researcher “should consider what became of Hamas,” Emma Tsurkov tweets.
“Hamas needs to release the hostages,” Adam Boehler said. “They should release the hostages unilaterally, if you ask me.”
A senior U.S. official said Adam Boehler will still work on other Mideast-related matters with Steve Witkoff, U.S. special envoy to the Middle East.
In a separate statement, the P.A.'s ruling Fatah Party stressed that the Gaza-based terror group “only represents itself and Iran.”
Elizabeth Tsurkov has been held captive in Iraq since March 2023 by the Iranian-backed Shi’ite militia Kata’ib Hezbollah.
The top American diplomat said no progress was made in the negotiations with the terrorist organization.
The senior American official published clarifications and corrections to statements he made on television networks following Israel’s strongly worded messages to the White House.
He met with the terrorist group “to help to get Americans and Israelis out” of Gaza captivity.
Adam Boehler, Donald Trump’s envoy for hostage affairs, met overnight with representatives of Hamas as well as officials from Egypt and Qatar.
Mohammed Shia’ Al Sudani “has an opportunity RIGHT NOW to show the world why he should or should not be prime minister,” said U.S. Ambassador Adam Boehler.
Adam Boehler criticized Baghdad for failing to secure the release of Princeton researcher Elizabeth Tsurkov.