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US Engages Directly with Hamas Amid Talks to Disarm Gaza Group
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First reported by Kan News · Jun 29, 2026
What happened
A Trump administration official has met directly with Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya amid stalled negotiations to disarm Hamas in Gaza, with talks complicated by disagreements over weapon classifications.
- 01A Trump administration official met directly with Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya in recent months.
- 02Meetings aimed to advance negotiations to disarm Hamas in Gaza.
- 03Aryeh Lightstone, advisor to US envoy and Trump Peace Council, led the talks.
- 04Israeli sources confirmed awareness of these meetings as part of disarmament efforts.
- 05Hamas has taken a tougher stance, causing talks to regress over weapon definitions.
- 06The Peace Council continues diplomatic efforts to finalize a disarmament roadmap and promote Gaza's governance and development.
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