Trump's special envoy said gaining the release of Edan Alexander, believed to be the last living American hostage held by Hamas, was a "top priority."

Steve Witkoff is expected to attend talks with Hamas and Israel on the ceasefire and hostage release deal, a U.S. official said.

Israeli official says headway made since unprecedented direct discussions between Washington and terror group; US plan said to propose 10 hostages freed for 60-day truce

Recent meetings in Doha between Hamas leaders and U.S. negotiator Adam Boehler centered around releasing a dual-national hostage, Edan Alexander, held in Gaza. The talks mark a shift in Washington's approach to groups deemed terrorist organizations.

Israel has accepted the invitation of the mediators backed by the United States and will send a delegation to Doha on Monday in an effort to advance the hostage negotiations, the Prime Minister's Office announced on Saturday. The delegation will be led by M. from the Shin Bet, who is Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar's former deputy.

Israel on Sunday prepared to send a delegation to Doha for further talks on the Gaza truce, as Hamas called for an immediate start to negotiations on the ceasefire's second phase, which it hopes will lead to a permanent end to the war.

Boehler described talks with Hamas in Doha as "very helpful," stressing the US has its own interests and is not acting on Israel’s behalf.

Qatar’s ability to operate within the highest levels of U.S. government ensures that it remains shielded from scrutiny, despite mounting evidence of its role in enabling extremism and destabilizing allies.

Hamas says Palestinian negotiators have held several meetings with US President Donald Trump’s special envoy over the release of an American-Israeli captive being held in Gaza.

Asharq Al Awsat Israel is due to send a delegation to Doha on Monday for a fresh round of talks on extending a fragile ceasefire in Gaza, after cutting off the electricity supply to ramp up pressure on Hamas.

Meetings between Hamas leaders and U.S. hostage negotiator Adam Boehler in recent days have focused on the release of an American-Israeli dual national being held by the militant group in Gaza, a senior Hamas official told Reuters on Sunday.

Israel is preparing to send a delegation to Doha for further talks on the Gaza truce, as Hamas called for an immediate start to negotiations on the ceasefire's second phase, which it hopes will lead to a permanent end to the war.