Adam Boehler, President-elect Donald Trump�s special envoy for hostage affairs, revealed to Yisrael Hayom that diplomatic efforts to broker a Gaza ceasefire deal and secure the release of hostages have intensified ahead of Trump�s inauguration on January 20.

�The president said he wants the hostages, and he will get them,� Boehler said.

�My presidential mandate is clear: Secure the release of American hostages from these locations,� he said. �The president�s insistence on achieving this before his inauguration has already catalyzed significant progress in negotiations.�

The envoy, who played a pivotal role in negotiating the Abraham Accords during Trump�s first administration, underscored the administration�s unified stance. �We support all initiatives in this regard,� Boehler stressed.

When asked about Trump�s approach to dealing with Hamas, Boehler pointed to Trump�s track record of decisive action. Citing the 2020 elimination of Iranian military leader Qassem Soleimani, he remarked, �President Trump�s hallmark is matching words with decisive action. His reputation for toughness commands respect.�

Boehler also contrasted Trump�s policies with the Biden administration�s approach toward Israel. �Our approach isn�t to micromanage Israel�s decisions. Unlike the Biden administration, which has repeatedly constrained Israel�s actions even when justified, we envision a genuine partnership,� he said.

On Syria, Boehler said: �U.S. troops should not be drawn into this conflict. However, we�re closely monitoring developments. Iran and Russia have clearly lost their ally in Damascus.�

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