Turin, 19 April (LaPresse) – The United States has again expressed its desire to meet directly with the top Hamas officials leading the negotiations to end the war in Gaza. This was reported by the Emirati broadcaster Aram News quoted by Ynet. According to diplomatic sources, the US wants to obtain the release of the American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander and the remains of other American citizens. The US initiative reportedly comes after Israeli delays in reaching a ceasefire agreement and releasing the hostages.