US Envoy in Talks With Hamas, White House Confirms

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt says the Trump administration consulted with Israel ahead of U.S. talks with Hamas representatives.

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt speaks during a press briefing at the White House on Feb. 12, 2025. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times

A U.S. delegation has entered into talks with Hamas, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said on March 5.

As she confirmed the news at a White House press briefing, Leavitt faced questions about how these talks with Hamas may conflict with U.S. policies against negotiating with terrorist groups.