U.S. Envoy Optimistic About Gaza Hostage Talks

U.S. hostage envoy Adam Boehler expressed optimism after meetings with Hamas regarding hostages in Gaza, indicating potential progress. In a CNN interview, he suggested developments could materialize in weeks but did not go into details. He also mentioned uncertainty about journalist Austin Tice's status in Syria.

U.S. hostage envoy Adam Boehler declared Sunday that discussions with Hamas concerning the release of hostages in Gaza proved constructive.

Speaking on CNN's "State of the Union," Boehler expressed optimism, implying potential breakthroughs could occur within weeks, although specifics were not provided.

Concurrently, Boehler acknowledged the uncertainty surrounding American journalist Austin Tice's survival in Syria.

(With inputs from agencies.)