In a dramatic twist blending high-stakes diplomacy and fiery rhetoric, the U.S. confirmed secret talks with Hamas over Gaza hostages this week—breaking a decades-old policy against negotiating with groups labeled as terrorists. Sources revealed American envoy Adam Boehler met Hamas representatives in Doha, Qatar, though details remain shrouded in mystery.
Meanwhile, former U.S. President Donald Trump doubled down on threats, warning Hamas to release “all hostages now” or face being “over for you.” Trump, who recently met freed hostages at the White House, vowed to give Israel “everything it needs” to eliminate Hamas members if demands aren’t met.
The Palestinian Mujahideen military group swiftly condemned Trump’s words as “genocidal,” accusing the U.S. of abandoning mediation efforts. Israel denies genocide allegations, maintaining its focus on hostage recovery. Hamas has yet to respond to the ultimatum.
Experts call this unprecedented U.S. engagement a risky gamble, blending backchannel diplomacy with public muscle-flexing. As tensions simmer, the world waits to see if hostages will return home—or if Trump’s “hell to pay” warning becomes reality.
Sources revealed American envoy Adam Boehler met Hamas representatives in Doha, Qatar, though details remain shrouded in mystery.
Trump, who recently met freed hostages at the White House, vowed to give Israel “everything it needs” to eliminate Hamas members if demands aren’t met.
