Asked by Channel 12 whether he “realistically” thinks “that Hamas would eventually agree to lay down its weapons and not be part of Gaza’s political future,” he answered: “I do believe that.”

While his meetings focused on the sole living American hostage Edan Alexander, along with the bodies of four slain Amercan hostages, Boehler stressed that the talks were meant to lead to a wider deal for all the hostages.

“You do not need to have fear that the president of the United States, or I, or anyone in our administration will forget you,” he said, addressing the Israeli public.

Talks with Hamas focused on all hostages, not just Americans, Trump envoy says

Speaking to Kan news, Boehler described what he called a Hamas proposal that would see a five-to ten-year truce with Israel, during which the terror group would disarm and forego political power in Gaza.

Hamas “suggested exchanging all prisoners… and a 5-year to 10-year truce: Why not permanent?
1. Hamas would lay down all weapons
2. and where the US as well as other countries, would ensure that there are no tunnels,
3. there’s nothing taken on the military side,
4. and that Hamas is not involved in politics going forward.”

He called the proposal “not a bad first offer.” for whom?