Adam Boehler, President Trump’s special envoy for hostage affairs, has been removed from the Israeli hostage file following mounting criticism from Republican lawmakers over his controversial remarks regarding Hamas. Jewish Insider reports that the decision to sideline Boehler comes after his media blitz last weekend, where his comments downplaying Israeli concerns about Hamas sparked outrage.
During interviews on Fox News, CNN, and several Israeli channels, Boehler made headlines when he suggested that Hamas officials were “pretty nice guys” and stated that the U.S. was “not an agent of Israel.” His comments were met with swift condemnation from GOP leaders, including those with strong pro-Israel stances.
In response to the backlash, the White House assured both Israeli leaders and GOP lawmakers that Boehler would be pulled from the Israeli hostage file. Despite this action, some Republican senators have called for Boehler’s complete removal from his role, citing a loss of trust in his ability to represent U.S. interests in the region.
Boehler’s nomination to become the ambassador for hostage affairs, which requires Senate confirmation, remains in limbo as Republicans weigh their next steps.
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