U.S. negotiators are pursuing direct talks with Hamas in hopes of first releasing the last American held hostage in Gaza.
The White House confirmed it held unprecedented direct talks with Hamas in an effort to secure the release of the last remaining American hostages trapped in Gaza. For the first time since 1997, US officials have engaged directly with the militant group — a moment that could become a diplomatic breakthrough as Hamas and Israel clash over the next phase of the ceasefire.
The Trump administration's secret negotiations with Hamas prior to public threats mark a significant departure from longstanding US policy against engaging terrorists. Discover the implications of these discussions on US hostages and the Gaza conflict.