Hamas is offering a truce with Israel for five to ten years, a U.S. official says

Hamas has proposed a five-to-ten-year truce with Israel, during which they would lay down their arms and not be involved in governing Gaza. The U.S. would play a role in ensuring no militant activity resurfaces. Ceasefire talks are set to take place in Qatar with U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff present. The talks mark the most serious round of negotiations between Israel and Hamas since President Trump was elected. The U.S. envoy’s direct talks with Hamas have angered Israel, as the U.S. classifies Hamas as a terrorist group. The discussions initially aimed to negotiate the release of an American-Israeli hostage, but have now expanded to reach a comprehensive deal to release all remaining hostages.

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