The newly elected American President Donald Trump appointed today the American-Lebanese businessman Masad Boulos, the father of one of his sons-in-law, as an advisor for the Middle East.
"Masad is a good negotiator and a staunch supporter of peace in the Middle East. He will be a staunch defender of the US and its interests," Trump said, as the conflict between Israel and the Palestinian movement Hamas has undermined peace in the region for more than a year.
Bulos, a longtime Republican, made his fortune selling cars in Nigeria.
The 2022 marriage of his son, Michael Bulos, to one of Donald Trump's daughters, Tiffany, brought him into the inner circle of billionaires newly elected to the White House.
Boulos actively participated in the presidential campaign, engaging in persuading the Arab community in certain key states to vote for Trump.
"Masad is an experienced lawyer and a highly respected leader in the business world, with extensive experience on the international stage," added Trump, who will officially take office as US president on January 20.
During the presidential campaign, Trump repeatedly said he would end the conflict between Israel and Hamas, without ever revealing a plan to do so.
The announcement of Boulos' appointment comes days after a cease-fire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah, the Lebanese Shiite Islamist movement allied with Hamas and Iran.
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