U.S. and Hamas Hold Direct Talks on Hostages in Gaza, Officials Say
The talks marked a significant departure for the United States, which has generally refused to talk directly with groups Washington has designated as terrorist organizations.
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U.S., Hamas Hold Direct Talks Over Hostages in Gaza, Officials Say
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