Biden Administration Evaluates Unilateral Deal with Hamas for American Hostage Releases Amid Ongoing Negotiations

Relatives of American hostages urge White House to cut a unilateral deal with Hamas to secure their loved ones' release. The administration is considering all options, including a deal with Hamas, despite Israel's involvement. Unilateral deal discussions have surfaced, but there are concerns about Hamas' demands. The U.S. has a list of prisoners that Hamas might be interested in releasing as part of an agreement. The Biden administration has made preliminary outreach to Hamas through Qatari officials. Unilateral deal with Hamas may not be realistic, according to an administration official. The U.S. remains committed to bringing the hostages home. Contrarily, the U.S. continues working on reaching a cease-fire and hostage release deal with Hamas and Israel, mediated by Qatar. The potential release of five Hamas convicted leaders in the U.S. is included in the discussions. The Biden administration might also offer a "take it or leave it" deal to Israel and Hamas, with a final framework close to being presented. President Joe Biden remains optimistic about a positive outcome.

Pressuring the White House

Relatives of American hostages are pressuring the White House to cut a unilateral deal with Hamas. The Biden administration is considering all options, including a deal with Hamas, despite Israel's involvement.

Concerns and Initial Outreach

There are concerns about Hamas' demands, but the U.S. has reached out to Hamas through Qatar for discussions.

The U.S. remains committed to bringing the hostages home while also working on a cease-fire and hostage release deal with Hamas and Israel.

The Biden administration might offer a "take it or leave it" deal to Israel and Hamas, with President Joe Biden being optimistic about a positive outcome.