Adam Boehler suggested Hamas was willing to lay down its arms in exchange for a truce, in comments that frustrated some Israeli officials already concerned by his direct talks with the group.

Trump's special envoy said gaining the release of Edan Alexander, believed to be the last living American hostage held by Hamas, was a "top priority."

President Donald Trump's hostage affairs envoy held direct talks with Hamas and said the group proposed a five-to-ten-year truce with Israel. Adam Boehler told Israeli public broadcasting Sunday that Hamas also offered to lay down its weapons,