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
The talks marked a significant departure from previous negotiations involving the United States and Hamas, which the U.S. government has for decades designated as a terrorist group.The New York Times - 1d -
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Reaction from Israel to Trump's "last warning" for Hamas, direct U.S. talks with group
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Israel says slain Israeli mother was not among hostage remains released by Hamas
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Body released by Hamas is Israeli hostage Shiri Bibas, family says
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Hamas to release bodies of 4 dead hostages, Netanyahu says
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Ukraine official says minerals deal agreed with US
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