Adam Boehler suggested Hamas was willing to lay down its arms in exchange for a truce, in comments that frustrated some Israeli officials already concerned by his direct talks with the group.

U.S. and Israeli officials are trying to brush off several days of behind-the-scenes tensions over the Trump administration's unprecedented talks with Hamas ahead of crucial Gaza negotiations this week.

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