US envoy for hostages reinforces Trump's stance on Hamas threat
In a recent segment on "Fox News Sunday," Adam Boehler discussed the seriousness of threats, noting that they might initially appear to be mere bluster. However, he emphasized the potential consequences by stating, "Until he carries out the threat. And then it's not so empty. And then you're dead."
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On Sunday, White House hostage envoy Adam Boehler reaffirmed President Donald Trump's threats directed at Hamas regarding the release of hostages still in their custody.
"It may seem like he makes empty threats," Boehler stated during an appearance on "Fox News Sunday" with anchor Shannon Bream. "Until he carries out the threat. And then it's not so empty. And then you're dead."
On Wednesday, Trump criticized Hamas on his social media platform, Truth Social. On the same day, it came to light that the White House had entered into direct discussions with Hamas in Qatar to negotiate the release of American hostages and explore potential solutions to the ongoing conflict. This marked a significant shift, as the U.S. had never engaged directly with the group, designated as a foreign terrorist organization by the State Department since 1997.
The initial phase of a long-anticipated cease-fire between Israel and Hamas concluded on March 1. Currently, talks for a second phase have stalled as Israel insists on the release of half of the remaining hostages while restricting aid to Gaza. There are believed to be 24 living hostages, including one American, still held by Hamas, alongside the bodies of 34 others.
Following a meeting with eight freed hostages last week, Trump took to Truth Social, declaring to Hamas: "This is your last warning!"
“'Shalom Hamas' means Hello and Goodbye - You can choose," Trump remarked. "Release all of the Hostages now, not later, and immediately return all of the dead bodies of the people you murdered, or it is OVER for you."
In his interview with Bream, Boehler recalled visiting the location in Baghdad, Iraq, where Iranian General Qasem Soleimani was targeted in an attack ordered by Trump during his first term.
"I remember the day he did it," Boehler shared. "I actually happened to be in the West Wing. But it was surprising. No one else. No one else would do it because they were afraid."
Regarding the ongoing talks with Hamas, Boehler explained to Bream that they reflect a key aspect of Trump's foreign policy approach: "He doesn't want war. He wants a peaceful world."
"Dialogue means sitting, hearing what someone wants, and then identifying: Does it fit with what we want or not?" Boehler elaborated. "And then how can you get somewhere in the middle and not have a war."
Anna Muller contributed to this report for TROIB News
"It may seem like he makes empty threats," Boehler stated during an appearance on "Fox News Sunday" with anchor Shannon Bream. "Until he carries out the threat. And then it's not so empty. And then you're dead."
On Wednesday, Trump criticized Hamas on his social media platform, Truth Social. On the same day, it came to light that the White House had entered into direct discussions with Hamas in Qatar to negotiate the release of American hostages and explore potential solutions to the ongoing conflict. This marked a significant shift, as the U.S. had never engaged directly with the group, designated as a foreign terrorist organization by the State Department since 1997.
The initial phase of a long-anticipated cease-fire between Israel and Hamas concluded on March 1. Currently, talks for a second phase have stalled as Israel insists on the release of half of the remaining hostages while restricting aid to Gaza. There are believed to be 24 living hostages, including one American, still held by Hamas, alongside the bodies of 34 others.
Following a meeting with eight freed hostages last week, Trump took to Truth Social, declaring to Hamas: "This is your last warning!"
“'Shalom Hamas' means Hello and Goodbye - You can choose," Trump remarked. "Release all of the Hostages now, not later, and immediately return all of the dead bodies of the people you murdered, or it is OVER for you."
In his interview with Bream, Boehler recalled visiting the location in Baghdad, Iraq, where Iranian General Qasem Soleimani was targeted in an attack ordered by Trump during his first term.
"I remember the day he did it," Boehler shared. "I actually happened to be in the West Wing. But it was surprising. No one else. No one else would do it because they were afraid."
Regarding the ongoing talks with Hamas, Boehler explained to Bream that they reflect a key aspect of Trump's foreign policy approach: "He doesn't want war. He wants a peaceful world."
"Dialogue means sitting, hearing what someone wants, and then identifying: Does it fit with what we want or not?" Boehler elaborated. "And then how can you get somewhere in the middle and not have a war."
Anna Muller contributed to this report for TROIB News
