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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office offers a terse acknowledgement of the US-Hamas talks with analysts saying the move won’t be welcomed by the Israelis.

Published On 6 Mar 2025

  • The White House confirms direct talks with Hamas for the first time since 1997 to secure the release of US-Israeli captives and end the war in Gaza.
  • Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office offers a terse acknowledgement of the US-Hamas discussions with analysts saying the move won’t be welcomed by the Israelis.