Washington is turning its attention away from direct talks with Hamas, after those talks sparked concerns in Israel and produced little result.

Hamas announced the start of a new round of ceasefire negotiations with Israel on Tuesday evening, expressing optimism that the talks could lead to “tangible progress” toward the second phase of discussions. Senior Hamas official Abdel Rahman Shadid made these remarks in a statement published on the movement’s official digital platforms.

Hamas spokesperson Hazem Qassem welcomed U.S. President Donald Trumps apparent retreat from his proposal to permanently displace Palestinians from Gaza. Trumps statement on Wednesday, Nobody is expelling any