(Israel Hayom) Danny Zaken - According to American and Arab diplomatic sources, direct talks between the U.S. and Hamas resumed in recent days after Egypt and Qatar failed to produce a formula that would restart negotiations. The Americans made it clear that they would not stop Israel from advancing into Gaza City, stressing that the only way to halt the fighting would be to reach an agreement for ending the war and returning all the hostages. However, Hamas refuses to commit to disarming or relinquishing control of Gaza. Encouraged by Iran, it is seeking to apply the "Hizbullah model," maintaining a strong armed group alongside a weakened civilian authority. The Americans also warned Hamas that if hostages are murdered, Hamas leadership abroad would face the threat of immediate targeted killings. The U.S. also demanded updated information on the condition of the hostages as well as the entry of food and medical assistance.
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