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The U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs said Sunday that he was "cautiously optimistic" after his meeting with Hamas that hostages still being held in Gaza would be released.

Despite the complexities of the situation, Boehler remained optimistic about a possible resolution, pointing to a shifting geopolitical reality.