Trump Appoints Adam Boehler as Special Hostage Envoy with Ambassadorial Rank

The former Abraham Accords negotiator will lead U.S. efforts to secure the release of hostages, including Americans held in Gaza, as tensions escalate in the region.

Adam Boehler, a healthcare executive and key negotiator of the Abraham Accords, has been named as the Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs by President-elect Donald Trump.
Boehler’s role, elevated to ambassadorial rank, will require Senate confirmation, a move reflecting the gravity of ongoing hostage crises worldwide.
Trump issued a stark warning to Hamas, stating that failure to release hostages before his January 20 inauguration will result in severe consequences in the Middle East.
Approximately 100 hostages, including seven Americans, remain captive in Gaza following the October 2023 Hamas attack on Israel, with negotiations for their release currently stalled.
Boehler’s appointment comes as the Biden administration continues its final efforts to mediate hostage releases before leaving office, with Trump’s team preparing to take over in January.

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