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In discussions with the United States, Israel has expressed its position on direct negotiations between the U.S. and Hamas,
said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office in a statement, providing no further information On one hand, engaging Hamas directly could make it easier to get US hostages out and help reach a long-term agreement,
Panikoff, now at the Atlantic Council think tank, said Several communications took place between Hamas and various American communication channels, the latest being with a US envoy and discussed the issue of Israeli prisoners who hold American citizenship, both the living and the deceased,
Hamas has indeed suffered a severe blow, but it has not yet been defeated. The mission is not yet accomplished,
Israel's new military chief Eyal Zamir warned Israel was consulted on this matter,
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters I am sending Israel everything it needs to finish the job, not a single Hamas member will be safe if you don't do as I say,
Also, to the People of Gaza: A beautiful Future awaits, but not if you hold Hostages. If you do, you are DEAD!"
The only two players in Gaza, the only two parties who have influence in Gaza are Israel and Hamas, and ... their positions are not coherent with this plan,
During talks with the US, Israel expressed its opinion about the issue of direct talks with Hamas."
The Israeli Prime Minister's office made a vague statement which read Countries like Spain, Ireland, Norway, and others, which have levelled accusations and false claims against Israel over its actions in Gaza, are legally obligated to allow any Gaza resident to enter their territories."
These are ongoing talks and discussions, I’m not going to detail them here, there are American lives at stake,
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Wednesday, confirming a report by Axios media outlet that talks between the two sides were taking place We call on the government of Israel to abide by its international obligations to ensure full, rapid, safe and unhindered provision of humanitarian assistance to the population in Gaza,
the countries said in a joint statement The Americans are saying that their envoys have the power to negotiate with anyone, and it’s not just over the captives who hold American citizenship, it’s also for an end to the war,
A halt on goods and supplies entering Gaza such as that announced by the government of Israel would risk violating international humanitarian law,
There are American lives on the line,
Leavitt told reporters, asserting Well, when it comes to the negotiations that you're referring to, first of all, the special envoy who's engaged in these negotiations does have the authority to talk to anyone,
If the U.S. has a longstanding policy that we do not negotiate with terrorists, then why is the US now negotiating directly and for the first time ever with Hamas?"
Is it just about the hostages, or are they also talking about the president's plan to take over?"
We will support their decision on next steps given Hamas has indicated it’s no longer interested in a negotiated ceasefire,
Dialogue and talking to people around the world to do what's in the best interest of the American people, is something that the president has proven is what he believes is a good faith, effort to do what's right for the American people."