Trump cut off contact with Netanyahu: Israeli media

Source: The discussion focused on Hamas' thought process and how to convince it to release Idan Alexander

Source: In late April, communication resumed, and US-Palestinian Bashara Bahbah, originally from occupied al-Quds, engaged in the communications

Source: Talks began last February between Adam Boehler and figures close to Hamas

Source: After the discussions, a meeting was arranged between Boehler and Hamas leaders, including Basem Naim, Osama Hamdan, and Taher al-Nounou

Source: The godfather of this approach is Boehler's friend, Palestinian businessman Bashar al-Masri

Source: The discussion also focused on Hamas's view of Washington's role and its vision for ending the war

Source: Washington demanded the release of the American captive in exchange for pressure to stop the war, but Hamas insisted on the release of 250 Palestinian prisoners

Source: Qatar and Egypt encouraged Hamas to accept the American offer in exchange for an implicit pledge from Washington to play an efficient role in ending the war

Source: "Israel" refused to cooperate with all the outputs of these talks

Source: After the meeting between Boehler and Hamas leaders, a meeting took place between Boehler and Khalil al-Hayya in the presence of Bashar al-Masri

Source to Al Mayadeen: There exists an active, constant communication channel between Hamas and the US administration

Source: Trump was seeking to complete the deal before the State of the Union address, but "Israel's" interference and its massive attack on Boehler complicated and foiled the deal