The Jerusalem Post May 15, 2025 Senior Hamas officials claims direct talks with U.S. despite denial from American officials
Three Israeli officials told the Post on Wednesday that "there are no indications from the talks in Qatar that Hamas's position is shifting in a way that would allow for a deal."
Israeli media reported Thursday, citing an interview with Sky News in Arabic Despite denial from U.S. officials, senior Hamas official Bassem Naim confirmed that the terror organization is holding direct talks with the U.S.
"We believe that President Trump is doing the hard work of reducing tensions in the region, which is what motivates us to continue communicating with the American administration, regardless of the team," Naim said.
Naim also claimed that Hamas told the deal mediators and the U.S. that Hamas is ready to return all the hostages immediately if the terror group receives a promise that it will lead to an end to the war and the entry of aid into Gaza.
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