The United States has engaged in direct talks with Hamas for the first time in decades to negotiate the release of American hostages held in Gaza.
This marks a significant departure from Washington’s long-standing policy of not negotiating with groups it designates as terrorist organizations. Former President Donald Trump issued a stern warning to Hamas, demanding the immediate release of hostages and threatening severe consequences. The discussions come amid ongoing tensions in the region, with Israel signaling it may resume military operations despite a fragile ceasefire.
The White House confirmed that Israel was consulted before the talks took place.
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It’s about time the U.S. prioritized diplomacy over blind allegiance to Netanyahu’s war machine—hostages’ lives should come before politics.
So now the government suddenly thinks negotiating with terrorists is fine—but if an American citizen tried that, they'd be thrown in jail.
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Trump tells Gazans 'you are dead' if Israeli hostages are not immediately handed over
Trump's warning, posted on social media, came after it was confirmed US officials had held direct talks with Hamas. Washington has a long-held policy of not negotiating with terrorists - and Hamas has been labelled as such by Washington since 1997.
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Trump warns Hamas as US holds unprecedented talks for Gaza hostages
WASHINGTON: The United States broke a longstanding diplomatic taboo by holding secret talks with Hamas on securing the release of U.S. hostages held in Gaza, sources told Reuters on Wednesday, while President Donald Trump warned of “hell to pay” should the Palestinian group not comply.
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US holds direct talks with Hamas - as Trump issues new threat to release hostages
The warning, posted on social media, comes after it was confirmed US officials had held direct talks with Hamas. Washington has a long-held policy of not negotiating with terrorists - and Hamas has been labelled as such by Washington since 1997.
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