Hamas confirms direct talks with US for Gaza ceasefire and humanitarian aid
Senior officials cite progress on prisoner exchanges and ceasefire discussions amid ongoing violence.
GAZA (MNTV) – Hamas officials revealed on Sunday that direct negotiations with the United States are underway in Doha to secure a ceasefire in Gaza, facilitate humanitarian aid, and discuss a prisoner exchange.
A senior Hamas representative described the talks as “ongoing” with “notable progress” on allowing aid into the besieged enclave and advancing a potential hostage-for-prisoner deal.
These negotiations include discussions on the release of Edan Alexander, a US-Israeli captive held since Hamas’s October 7, 2023 offensive.
Despite the talks, Israeli airstrikes continue.
Gaza’s civil defense agency reported that at least 12 people, including four children, were killed on Sunday. Strikes hit tents housing displaced families in Khan Younis, with rescuers pulling survivors and bodies from the rubble.
The violence follows Israel’s decision in March to end a two-month ceasefire, resuming its offensive and halting all aid to Gaza, resulting in starvation and famine like conditions.
While Israel opposes a ceasefire without disarming Hamas, it recently endorsed a US-led plan to restore aid to Gaza under new conditions.
US Special Envoy Stephen Witkoff is simultaneously engaged in talks with regional mediators and Israeli officials.
Witkoff has expressed frustration with Israel’s resistance to ending the war, reportedly urging progress before President Donald Trump’s upcoming Middle East visit.
Hamas has rejected Israel’s past proposals for temporary truces, maintaining its demand for a long-term ceasefire and the establishment of a neutral governing body for Gaza.
The war has left Gaza’s 2.3 million residents facing severe food shortages and widespread displacement.
Meanwhile, international criticism mounts against a US-backed aid plan that bypasses existing organizations like the UN.
Aid groups warn that the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, exacerbated by over 10 weeks of blockade, is nearing catastrophic levels.
As negotiations continue, the war’s toll persists, with little sign of immediate resolution.
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