The US has reportedly submitted a request to mediators for direct discussions with Hamas on the issue of hostages, with the aim of securing the release of US-Israeli Edan Alexander and the bodies of four other dual nationals. The request was submitted last week and a meeting could take place in the next few days. It is unclear what the US could offer in return for the release. The Trump administration's hostage envoy Adam Boehler stated that it is possible for direct talks with Hamas to resume.
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