One of Trump's special envoys to resign, - Axios

According to the publication, the resignation was planned and related to the Trump administration's desire to appoint Boehler to a new role with broader powers.

Boehler is known for overseeing White House negotiations with Hamas to secure the release of Israeli hostages. Axios reported that Boehler had met directly with Hamas representatives, making him the first US official to do so.

Although these negotiations were approved by Trump, they sparked anger among some Republicans in the Senate, some of whom privately discussed the issue with the White House.

Earlier this week, Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that Boehler's talks with Hamas were a "one-off," and that Trump's representative in the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, is the primary channel for negotiations regarding the hostage release deal.

White House spokeswoman Caroline Levitt noted that Beyler will continue to work as a special government official focused on hostage negotiations.

It’s worth remembering that Donald Trump appointed several special envoys, two of whom directly influence negotiations related to the war in Ukraine. Retired General Keith Kellogg is responsible for contacts with Ukraine and Europe, and he visited Ukraine last month.

However, according to Western media reports, Kellogg has been removed from the negotiations. The reason for this is Russia’s demands, as they believe Kellogg takes a too pro-Ukrainian stance.

Another key figure in the talks is Steve Witkoff, the US Special Representative for Middle East Affairs. He handles contacts with Russia in the negotiation process. Recently, he visited Moscow, where he discussed a proposal for a 30-day ceasefire.

To learn more about Witkoff and his role in the peace process regarding Ukraine, read our full article.