Hamas speaking directly to US about hostage release

Hamas says talks with US focused on release of American-Israeli hostage
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."
‘We’re Not Agent of Israel’ – Envoy Describes US-Hamas Talks as ‘Very Helpful’
Boehler described talks with Hamas in Doha as "very helpful," stressing the US has its own interests and is not acting on Israel’s behalf.
High-Stakes Talks: U.S. Negotiator Meets Hamas for Hostage Release
Recent meetings in Doha between Hamas leaders and U.S. negotiator Adam Boehler centered around releasing a dual-national hostage, Edan Alexander, held in Gaza. The talks mark a shift in Washington's approach to groups deemed terrorist organizations.
Witkoff expected to join Doha hostage deal talks; Hamas confirms several meetings with US
Israeli official says headway made since unprecedented direct discussions between Washington and terror group; US plan said to propose 10 hostages freed for 60-day truce
US Asks Hamas to Release 10 Israeli Captives for Ceasefire Extension, Official Says
A potential US proposal, discussed with Hamas, includes the release of captives in exchange for a Gaza ceasefire extension.
Israel strikes Gaza ahead of new talks on ceasefire with Hamas
Israel carried out an air strike in northern Gaza on Sunday, rattling an already fragile ceasefire as fresh talks in Doha are set to take place on Monday. Israel's military said the air strike targeted Hamas terrorists who "were identified operating in proximity to IDF troops and attempting to plant an explosive device in the ground in northern Gaza.
Hostage envoy: US could strike deal with Hamas within weeks
US hostage envoy Adam Boehler tells CNN’s Jake Tapper that his unprecedented meeting with Hamas was “very helpful.”
Trump envoy Witkoff to travel to Doha for Gaza ceasefire talks
Steve Witkoff is expected to attend talks with Hamas and Israel on the ceasefire and hostage release deal, a U.S. official ...
Israel to send delegation to Doha to advance hostage talks on Monday
Israel has accepted the invitation of the mediators backed by the United States and will send a delegation to Doha on Monday ...
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Israel to send team to Doha as Hamas pushes for phase two of Gaza truce
Israel on Sunday prepared to send a delegation to Doha for further talks on the Gaza truce, as Hamas called for an immediate ...
Trump 2nd term live updates: Trump defends tariffs, declines comment on Ukraine aid
As President Donald Trump's administration continues its sweeping overhaul of the federal government, the Department of ...
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Qatar’s Dirty Money: How Doha Corrupts Democracies and Fuels Global Extremism
Qatar’s ability to operate within the highest levels of U.S. government ensures that it remains shielded from scrutiny, ...
Qatar attracts VC fund managers to Doha with its $1 billion ‘fund of funds'
Qatar Investment Authority’s $1-billion fund of funds has accepted its first group of venture capital fund managers.
Elite US universities partner with arm of Qatari government pushing anti-American media
A rarely discussed Qatari influence operation has forged ties with elite U.S. universities as it pushes anti-American and anti-Israel media to millions.
Trump administration’s direct talks with Hamas break an old taboo
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was not informed of the talks before they took place and was caught off guard, said ...