Reuters: Hamas in talks with US about ceasefire and aid entry in Gaza
- Hamas announced it will release Edan Alexander, the last American hostage in Gaza, within 48 hours in a ceasefire effort.
- This release follows indirect negotiations between Hamas and the U.S. Mediated by Egypt and Qatar to reach a long-term truce.
- The truce talks include war cessation, prisoner and hostage exchanges, and transferring Gaza's control to independent technocrats.
- Steve Witkoff, Trump's envoy, confirmed Hamas' gesture aims to restart broader hostage releases and ceasefire talks after 19 months of war.
- Alexander's release requires Israel to pause fighting briefly and could initiate comprehensive peace negotiations involving remaining hostages and territorial issues.
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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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