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Special Envoy Steve Witkoff confirmed that recent direct talks with Hamas militants were held, with the aim of releasing American hostages, particularly Edan Alexander, the last known living American hostage in Gaza. Witkoff stated that gaining Alexander's release is a top priority and he will travel to the Middle East next week for discussions in four countries. The U.S. has expressed concerns about Hamas's lack of transparency.

Courtesy: theprint.in

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