US, Hamas tried to reach Gaza deal before Trump's Congress speech - NYT
Officials from the Trump administration met with Hamas representatives, going against the US policy of not engaging directly with the terrorist organization.
United States Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs Adam Boehler against backdrop of Hamas terrorists (illustration).(photo credit: REUTERS/LEAH MILLIS, REUTERS/Ramadan Abed)ByJERUSALEM POST STAFFUpdated: