The U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs said Sunday that he was “cautiously optimistic” after his meeting with Hamas that hostages still being held in Gaza would be released. Envoy Adam Boehler said discussions included the release of the last living American hostage, Edan Alexander.

US envoy ‘cautiously optimistic’ for hostage release after meeting with Hamas

The U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs said Sunday that he was “cautiously optimistic” after his meeting with Hamas that hostages still being held in Gaza would be released. Envoy Adam Boehler said discussions included the release of the last living American hostage, Edan Alexander.