#US / Biden Administration has discussed potentially negotiating unilateral deal with Hamas to free U.S. hostages
The #Biden administration has discussed potentially negotiating a unilateral deal with #Hamas to secure the release of 5 American hostages being held in #Gaza, if current ceasefire talks involving Israel fail.
Such negotiations would not include Israel and would be conducted through Qatari intermediaries, as current talks have been.
Officials say Hamas may have incentive for a separate U.S. deal as it could further strain U.S.-Israel relations and pressure on #Netanyahu.