Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was not informed of the talks before they took place and was caught off guard, said an Israeli with knowledge of the matter.

The United States on Wednesday confirmed unprecedented direct talks with Hamas on hostages, as Israel threatened to renew its military campaign in Gaza despite a fragile ceasefire. The United States had refused direct contact with the Palestinian militants since banning them as a terrorist organization in 1997.

Trump hostage envoy Adam Boehler joins ‘Fox News Sunday’ to discuss the Trump administration’s efforts to free American hostages in Gaza.

White House hostage envoy Adam Boehler defended recent talks with Hamas negotiators in Qatar as he described representatives of the U.S.-proscribed foreign terrorist organization as “pretty nice guys.

Trump hostage envoy defends US-Hamas direct talks: ‘Israel is a strong ally’ Trump hostage envoy Adam Boehler joins ‘Fox News Sunday’ to discuss the Trump administration’s efforts to free American hostages in Gaza.

Retired Maj. Gen. Dana Pittard joins ‘Fox News Live’ to discuss President Donald Trump’s threats towards Hamas, calling on them to release all their hostages.

Adam Boehler, the White House Special Envoy for Hostage Affairs, said Sunday that a “deal” in which every hostage taken by Palestinian militant group Hamas is freed “could come together in weeks.” “I think something could come together within weeks,