President Trump’s hostage envoy suggested Hamas was willing to lay down its arms in exchange for a truce and said the U.S. has interests that are separate from Israel’s, in comments that further frustrated some Israeli officials already concerned by his direct talks with the militant group.

Trump's special envoy said gaining the release of Edan Alexander, believed to be the last living American hostage held by Hamas, was a "top priority."

The release came after several days of negotiations following Israel’s refusal on Saturday to exchange some Palestinian prisoners it had pledged to free.