US in talks with Hamas over Gaza truce and humanitarian aid access

A senior Palestinian official has confirmed that discussions between Hamas and the United States are ongoing, focusing on a possible Gaza ceasefire and the delivery of humanitarian aid to the besieged enclave, Reuters reported on Sunday.

US President Donald Trump recently reiterated his commitment to helping deliver food to Palestinians trapped in Gaza, where conditions have grown increasingly dire. 

The US State Department has not yet commented on the latest developments.

Previous talks between Washington and Hamas have also addressed the release of American-Israeli captives being held inside Gaza.

Since 2 March, Israel has imposed a total blockade on Gaza’s 2.3 million residents, cutting off all supplies. Food reserves that were built up during a brief truce earlier this year have nearly been exhausted.

On 18 March, Israel resumed its military offensive, effectively ending the ceasefire agreement reached with Hamas in January.