White House confirms ‘ongoing talks and discussions’ with Hamas officials

The talks come as the Israel-Hamas ceasefire remains in the balance

Destroyed buildings by Israeli bombardments in the northern Gaza Strip. Picture: Ariel Schalit/AP

US officials have had “ongoing talks and discussions” with Hamas officials, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said.

Confirmation of the talks in the Qatari capital Doha come as the Israel-Hamas ceasefire remains in the balance.