In a significant shift in diplomatic strategy, the United States has confirmed that its Middle East envoy, Avi Berkowitz, held direct talks with Hamas, the Palestinian militant group. This development marks a departure from the long-standing US policy of classifying Hamas as a terrorist organization since 1997. Previously, the US had utilized intermediaries like Qatar and Egypt to communicate with Hamas. The White House acknowledged Berkowitz’s direct engagement with Hamas, indicating that he had the authorization to conduct such discussions. However, the exact timing of when Israel was informed about these talks remains unspecified. The move to engage directly with Hamas could have far-reaching implications for the region’s geopolitics and peace negotiations. Stay tuned for further updates on this evolving situation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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