White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt defended the U.S. efforts to negotiate with Hamas to release American hostages during a briefing on Wednesday. There are currently five hostages with U.S. citizenship in Gaza, though most are feared dead. Leavitt stated that the special envoy engaged in negotiations has the authority to talk to anyone, and that Israel was consulted on the matter. The ongoing talks and discussions were not detailed, as American lives are at stake. The next stage of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas appears uncertain, with the White House supporting the Israeli government's criticism of Hamas officials.
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