US confirms direct talks with Hamas over Gaza hostages

The White House confirmed that the United States is in talks with Hamas on the hostages held in Gaza.

Washington has so far avoided direct participation with Hamas, and there is a long -term American policy against direct contact with the groups that he is included as terrorist organizations.

White House press secretary Caroline Levitte told reporters in a briefing, Israel was consulted before the talks.

Talk news It was first reported by AxiosHe said that the two sides were discussing the launch of the American hostages in addition to a broader deal to end the war.

“When it comes to the negotiations she refers to, first and foremost, the special envoy who participates in these negotiations has power,” said Ms. Levitte.

She added that the special envoy of the hostages was the work of Adam Balller “a goodwill effort to do what is appropriate for the American people.”