US discussions with Hamas were recent, Trump envoy says

Witkoff told reporters at the White House that gaining the release of Edan Alexander, the 21-year-old man from New Jersey believed to be the last living American hostage held by Hamas in Gaza, is a "top priority for us." Witkoff said he will travel to the Middle East next week with stops planned in four countries. Witkoff also said the U.S. does not believe Hamas has been forthright (Read more at Reuters).