Hamas confirms direct peace talks with US - as it calls on Trump to 'pressure' Israel

Hamas is holding direct talks with the US about peace in Gaza. A senior official in the terrorist group, Basem Naim, told Sky News. “We are ready to work with President Trump to achieve the goal of a more peaceful region,” he said.

Senior Hamas official: 'Holding direct talks with Trump, he can broker a deal'

Basem Naim, a senior Hamas official, stated on Thursday that "there is no point in discussing negotiations" while the Gaza Strip is under bombardment. He said that the minimum requirement for creating a "constructive and positive negotiating environment" is for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to be compelled to open the border crossings and allow the entry of humanitarian supplies. According to Naim, "This is something the US administration un…

Hamas confirms direct peace talks with US - as it calls on Trump to 'pressure' Israel

A senior Hamas official also addresses whether Hamas - which has been in power since it won the 2006 Palestinian elections - could step down from government in order to secure peace in Gaza.

Hamas confirms direct peace talks with USA...

A senior Hamas official has confirmed the militant group is in direct talks with the United States over peace in Gaza, adding that it believes Donald Trump can help broker a deal. Speaking to Sky News' lead world news presenter Yalda Hakim, Dr Basem Naim said Hamas has shared its proposed agreement both through mediators and "directly with some persons in the US administration". They are calling for "a prisoner exchange, total withdrawal of Isra…

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Officially, the US government has no contacts with Hamas, but a high-ranking member of the terrorist group's political bureau now confirms direct talks.