The Biden administration has considered negotiating directly with Hamas on the release of the American hostages detained in Gaza captivity, according to an NBC report on Monday citing four US officials.
Negotiations would be held via Qatar
According to the report, the negotiations would be held via Qatari mediators and would not include Israel.
The report also cited the officials as being unsure of what the US would give to Hamas in exchange.
Five hostages with American citizenship are currently being held in Gaza.