Sister of abducted Elizabeth Tsurkov meets US hostage envoy The Iraqi kidnappers of the Israeli-Russian researcher “should consider what became of Hamas,” Emma Tsurkov tweets. JNS Staff May 17, 2025
Trump envoy Boehler: ‘Nothing goes forward until all hostages are released’ "Hamas needs to release the hostages," Adam Boehler said. "They should release the hostages unilaterally, if you ask me." JNS Staff April 17, 2025
US hostage envoy removed from Israel role after calling Hamas ‘nice guys’ 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. March 13, 2025
Palestinian Authority: Hamas dividing ‘national position’ by direct talks with US In a separate statement, the P.A.'s ruling Fatah Party stressed that the Gaza-based terror group "only represents itself and Iran." March 12, 2025
US envoy visited Iraq in bid to free Israeli-Russian academic Elizabeth Tsurkov has been held captive in Iraq since March 2023 by the Iranian-backed Shi’ite militia Kata’ib Hezbollah. JNS Staff March 12, 2025
Rubio: Direct US-Hamas hostage talks a ‘one-off situation’ The top American diplomat said no progress was made in the negotiations with the terrorist organization. Joshua Marks and Amelie Botbol March 11, 2025
One of Israel’s goals in Doha? Repair the damage caused by Boehler 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. Ariel Kahana March 11, 2025
US hostage envoy Boehler defends direct talks with Hamas He met with the terrorist group "to help to get Americans and Israelis out" of Gaza captivity. Joshua Marks March 10, 2025
US-Hamas truce talks advance—report Adam Boehler, Donald Trump's envoy for hostage affairs, met overnight with representatives of Hamas as well as officials from Egypt and Qatar. Shachar Kleiman March 6, 2025
