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NEW YORK \u2013<\/strong> Adam Boehler, the U.S. special envoy for hostage affairs, expressed cautious optimism during an interview at the Jerusalem Post Conference in New York, indicating real progress in negotiations to release Israeli hostages held in Gaza. Boehler suggested that Israel\u2019s military pressure on the ground may be a key factor in shifting the talks forward. \u201cI think we\u2019re closer than ever,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

We\u2019re Getting Close to a Deal<\/strong>
\nSpeaking with Jerusalem Post Editor-in-Chief Zvika Klein and journalist Amichai Stein, Boehler confirmed that hostage negotiations had entered a new and more promising stage: \u201cI believe we\u2019re getting closer and closer to closing a deal. If Hamas wants to make a legitimate offer to release hostages\u2014we\u2019re always open to it.\u201d<\/p>\n

He added that military developments in the Gaza Strip had contributed to this sense of momentum: \u201cSome of the progress is a result of Israel\u2019s movement and activity on the ground.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Edan Alexander returns from captivity | Photo: IDF Spokesperson\u2019s Unit
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Palestinian Protests Met with Defiance<\/strong>
\nBoehler also addressed Palestinian demonstrations held outside the Manhattan conference venue: \u201cWhen I arrived and saw the protests, I remembered how much they used to bother me. But then I thought\u2014we\u2019re winning.\u201d<\/p>\n

Trump\u2019s Position: Bring Them Home, But Don\u2019t Compromise on Security<\/strong>
\nWhen asked about former President Donald Trump\u2019s stance\u2014particularly in light of White House press statements that he wants the war to end\u2014Boehler clarified: \u201cTrump would have preferred that the hostages were already home. That\u2019s an important priority for him. But that doesn\u2019t mean Israel should compromise its security. Hamas remains the main obstacle to a deal.\u201d<\/p>\n

A Global Gathering of Leaders<\/strong>
\nThe Jerusalem Post Annual Conference in New York brought together global diplomats, political leaders, and public figures. This year\u2019s key speakers included:<\/p>\n

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  • Danny Danon, Israel\u2019s Ambassador to the United Nations<\/li>\n
  • Benny Gantz, Chair of the National Unity Party<\/li>\n
  • Miki Zohar, Minister of Culture and Sports<\/li>\n
  • Eric Adams, Mayor of New York City<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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    Adam Boehler, U.S. special envoy for hostage affairs | Photo: Miriam Alster \/ Flash90
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