US hostage envoy Adam Boehler defends his past talks with Hamas, denies tensions between the Trump administration and Israel, and says the odds of a hostage deal have increased. Boehler indicates the US could hold further talks with the terror group and stresses that Hamas is the main force holding back a deal. He also addresses President Trump's recent Middle East tour and denies any tensions between Washington and Jerusalem.

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