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Trump Names Ex-Abraham Accords Negotiator Adam Boehler as Special Envoy for Hostage Affairs

Dec 4, 2024, 04:17 PM

Former President Donald Trump announced the appointment of Adam Boehler as the Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs, granting him the personal rank of Ambassador. Boehler previously served as a lead negotiator on the Abraham Accords team and sits on the board of the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum. He has experience negotiating with some of the toughest parties, including the Taliban. Trump's decision comes after he demanded that Hamas release hostages in Gaza by January 20. Boehler is expected to work tirelessly to bring American hostages home, leveraging his negotiation skills and experience.