US and Hamas hold first direct talks since Gaza truce as ceasefire process stalls

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Leaders from the United States and Hamas recently met in Egypt. This was the first time they talked directly since a truce was agreed upon. The talks were part of an effort to make the truce agreement stronger. The process to reach a lasting peace has been difficult. Two people from Hamas shared that a US representative, Aryeh Lightstone, met with a lead negotiator for Hamas, Khalil al-Hayya. The meeting happened in Cairo on a Tuesday night. The goal was to move forward with talks aimed at stopping the fighting.