National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan has been actively involved in discussions with various parties, including Qatar's Al Thani, Israeli Minister for Strategic Affairs, and top Israeli official Ron Dermer, regarding the release of American and Israeli hostages held by Hamas. The families of the hostages have also met with Sullivan and Middle East Coordinator Brett McGurk for updates on the efforts. The White House is engaged in talks about the Israel/Hamas hostage deal, the war in Gaza, and the flow of humanitarian aid to Gaza.
White House national security advisor Jake Sullivan met on Wednesday with top Israeli official Ron Dermer in Washington to discuss the flow of humanitarian aid to Gaza and the status of efforts to get hostages released. https://t.co/Tc2SvC1mNC
The families of 6 Israeli-American hostages met with National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan and Middle East Coordinator Brett McGurk for an update following Sullivan’s meeting with the Qatari Prime Minister.
US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan asks the Qatari Prime Minister that "all possible efforts be brought to bear on Hamas to secure the release of hostages without delay"
SCOOP: Israeli Minister for Strategic Affairs (Netanyahu's closest and most trusted confidant) will meet senior Biden administration officials at the White House for talks on the war in Gaza and Israel's plans for the day after the fighting ends. https://t.co/Vj6tfI6Rwm
National security adviser, Jake Sullivan, met with Qatar's Al Thani today about Israel/Hamas hostage deal, White House's John Kirby said. Asked about Netanyahu voicing disinterest in releasing "terrorists" as part of deal, Kirby said US officials still believe making progress.
Families of American Hamas hostages to meet with National Security Adviser Sullivan again https://t.co/VdyKY1A8Rj