Trump Envoy Slams Israel Abandonment Claims as Fake News, Backs Hostage Efforts

In a fiery rebuttal at the Jerusalem Post Conference in New York, Special Envoy for Hostage Response Adam Boehler dismissed a report claiming President Donald Trump threatened to abandon Israel as utter nonsense. "That sounds like fake news to me," Boehler told WTFNewsRoom. "The president’s support for Israel is rock-solid, though he’s not shy about pushing for an end to the conflict."

Joining the chorus, U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee also slammed the report, urging critics to focus on Trump’s actual statements rather than shadowy ‘sources.’ The administration’s focus, Boehler stressed, remains laser-sharp: securing the release of the 58 hostages still held by Hamas. He highlighted ongoing efforts with negotiator Steve Witkoff to resolve the crisis, emphasizing that Israel’s security is a non-negotiable priority.

On the humanitarian front, Boehler addressed the recent breakthrough allowing aid trucks into Gaza after a two-month blockade. He voiced cautious support for a new U.S.-backed mechanism to replace the controversy-plagued UNRWA, saying, "If it gets food to Palestinians who need it, I’m all for it."

Reflecting on the emotional high of securing American-Israeli soldier Edan Alexander’s release, Boehler described the nail-biting moments watching the helicopter land on live TV. "It was Mother’s Day—talk about timing that hits you right in the heart," he said. He also credited recent Israeli ground operations for ramping up pressure on Hamas, bringing a hostage deal tantalizingly closer.

Boehler didn’t mince words when addressing a joint statement from the UK, France, and Canada criticizing Israel’s military actions. "If I were a European leader, I’d think twice before pointing fingers at Israel," he said, reaffirming America’s unwavering support.