Trump Gives Hamas Shock To Netanyahu; Israel 'SIDELINED' As US Breaches 'Red Line' With Direct Talks

| Apr 16, 2026, 07:48:28 PM | TOI.in
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The United States has taken a significant diplomatic step by opening direct talks with Hamas for the first time since the Gaza ceasefire was announced a move that signals growing urgency as the truce shows signs of strain. The engagement marks a clear departure from Washington’s long-standing policy of avoiding direct contact with the group. It reflects a shift driven less by strategy and more by necessity, as efforts to sustain the ceasefire face mounting challenges on the ground. According to officials familiar with the discussions, the talks are focused on stabilising the fragile ceasefire framework and resolving key bottlenecks. These include delays in humanitarian aid delivery, deteriorating conditions inside Gaza, and disagreements over how the next phases of the truce should unfold.

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