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."

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 The post Witkoff expected to join Doha hostage deal talks;

This is apropos a letter to the Editor titled “US-Hamas direct talks: now all roads lead to Doha” carried by the newspaper yesterday.