U.S. and Hamas officials have engaged in talks in Qatar regarding hostages in the Gaza Strip, breaking the U.S. policy of not directly negotiating with designated terrorist groups. President Trump’s nominee for special envoy for hostage affairs, Adam Boehler, participated in the discussions, aiming to extend the truce between Israel and Hamas and secure the release of captives, including American citizen Edan Alexander. The direct talks between the U.S. and Hamas mark a significant shift in diplomatic strategy, bypassing previous intermediaries and aiming to resolve the hostage situation in Gaza.
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