US confirm direct negotiations with Hamas over hostage gas

The United States negotiates with Hamas over the hostage, confirmed by the White House.

Washington still avoided direct interaction with Hamas, and there is a long -standing policy in the US against direct contact with the groups it lists as terrorist organizations.

The White House press secretary Caroline Levit told reporters at a briefing, which he had consulting.

News about negotiations were first reported AxiosIt states that both sides discussed the release of hostages in the US, as well as a broader case to end the war.

“When it comes to the negotiations that you refer, first of all, a special messenger who is involved in these negotiations has powers,” said Ms. Levit.

A special hostage messenger, the work of Adam Bolera, was “a good effort to do what is suitable for the American people,” she added.