The Guardian March 6, 2025
White House confirmed that the U.S. had entered direct negotiations with Hamas, potentially to bypass Israel in securing the release of the remaining U.S. hostages.

New York Post March 5, 2025
U.S. secretly talking with Hamas about release of American hostages from Gaza
The White House confirmed Wednesday that President Trump's Mideast envoy Steve Witkoff has engaged in direct talks with Hamas.

Well, I was under the impression that Trump was securing the release of ALL hostages from Gaza