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WASHINGTON (AP) — White House press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Wednesday that U.S. officials have had “ongoing talks and discussions” with Hamas officials.
The talks come as the Israel-Hamas ceasefire remains in the balance.
Leavitt declined to provide detail on the the substance of talks.
“Look dialogue and talking to people around the world to do what’s in the best interest of the American people, is something that the president has proven is what he believes is (a) good faith, effort to do what’s right for the American people,” she said.
Leavitt added that the Israel has been consulted about the direct engagement with Hamas officials.
The talks between U.S. and Hamas officials was first reported earlier Wednesday by the news site Axios.
