The United States is holding bilateral discussions with Hamas, breaking with standard operations that typically include a mediator for communications with the terrorist group.

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed Wednesday during a press conference that President Donald Trump is overseeing the talks, calling it the “right thing for the American people.”

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