Reuters: Hamas in talks with US about ceasefire and aid entry in Gaza
- Hamas announced it will release Edan Alexander, the last living American hostage, as part of ceasefire negotiations in Gaza.
- The release comes after five days of mediated discussions involving Hamas and U.S. Representatives, intended to revive serious negotiations aimed at establishing a long-term ceasefire.
- The ceasefire deal envisions ending the war, exchanging prisoners and hostages, and transferring Gaza's governance to an independent technocratic body.
- Steve Witkoff, Trump's envoy, described Alexander's release as a goodwill gesture meant to encourage resumed talks, expected within 48 hours requiring a temporary Israeli pause in fighting.
- The release could open all negotiation topics, including ending the nearly 19-month war affecting over 2 million Gaza residents under blockade and severe humanitarian strain.
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Hamas hold direct Gaza ceasefire talks with US
Hamas and US representatives have held rare direct talks in Qatar, two officials from the Palestinian group told AFP on Sunday. "Direct talks have taken place in Doha between the Hamas leadership and the United States regarding a ceasefire in Gaza, a prisoner exchange and the entry of humanitarian aid," said a senior Hamas official, adding that the talks "are still ongoing". A second Hamas official said there was "progress made... notably on the…
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