US in ‘ongoing negotiations’ for release of hostages held by Hamas, Sullivan says

White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan, left, said: ‘There are ongoing negotiations involving the Israelis, the Qataris, and we, the United States.’ Photograph: Andrew Harnik/AP

Nine Americans are still missing following the 7 October attack by Hamas on Israel, the US national security adviser said on Sunday.

Jake Sullivan, the White House’s chief security adviser, said the US is involved in “ongoing negotiations” for the release of hostages believed to be held by Hamas in Gaza.