A White House representative confirmed today (05/03/2025) the information regarding direct negotiations between the US and Hamas for the release of hostages remaining in the Gaza Strip. The White House clarified that Israel was ‘informed’ about the negotiations between the US and Hamas concerning the hostages in Gaza. In response to a question, White House representative Carolyn Levitt stated that President Trump’s special envoy for hostage affairs, Adam Bouler, ‘is authorized to speak with anyone.’ Noting that ‘Israel’s opinion was sought,’ the White House representative said that Bouler acted ‘in good faith’ with the interest of the American people in mind. Israel has confirmed that it was informed about the direct negotiations conducted by President Trump’s special envoy for hostage issues, Adam Bouler, with the Palestinian Hamas, which is designated as a ‘terrorist’ organization in the US. ‘In consultations with the US, Israel expressed its views regarding the direct talks with Hamas,’ mentioned the office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, without further details. This followed confirmation from White House representative Carolyn Levitt regarding direct negotiations between the US and Hamas aimed at freeing hostages remaining in the Gaza Strip.