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U.S. Holds Direct Talks With Hamas as Gaza Ceasefire Negotiations Continue

Trump administration bypasses Israeli government in unprecedented discussions with Hamas, aiming to secure hostage releases and a long-term truce.

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A woman holds signs identifying Edan Alexander (20) and Noa Argamani (26), two of the hostages taken captive by Hamas in the Gaza Strip, during a demonstration by hostages' relatives and supporters outside the Kirya base which houses the Israeli defence ministry headquarters in Tel Aviv on April 18, 2024.
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Overview

  • The U.S. has engaged in direct negotiations with Hamas for the first time in decades, seeking the release of 59 hostages, including one American, Edan Alexander.
  • President Trump's envoy, Adam Boehler, defended the talks, emphasizing U.S. independence from Israel and the need to advance fragile negotiations.
  • The talks, held in Qatar, have sparked tensions with Israeli officials, who were not fully informed and have expressed concerns about being sidelined.
  • Hamas has indicated a willingness to negotiate but remains resistant to disarmament and relinquishing control of Gaza, key Israeli demands for a truce.
  • A potential deal, which could include a permanent ceasefire and the release of all hostages, is being discussed, with U.S. officials optimistic about progress within weeks.