Adam Boehler suggested Hamas was willing to lay down its arms in exchange for a truce, in comments that frustrated some Israeli officials already concerned by his direct talks with the group.

Adam Boehler said on CNN negotiating with Hamas over release of American hostages is necessary despite the group's antisemitic ideology.

U.S. Hostage Envoy Adam Boehler told FOX News Sunday that direct U.S. negotiations with Hamas over hostages who are American citizens will not distract from the administration's pledge to secure all of the Israeli hostages,