Israel estimates:
Edan Alexander to be released at 6:30 p.m. local time
If his health allows it and he is willing, American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander will fly to Qatar to meet with President Donald Trump and the Emir of Qatar.
Israel National News - Arutz Sheva
Israel National News - Arutz Sheva
- 17:06
Photo: Edan Alexander's family talks with his mother, Yael, as she travels to meet him
- 17:02
Trump: Edan Alexander is going to be released in about two hours
- 16:47
Former senior Mossad official: 'Hamas will remain in Gaza - there is no magic solution'
- 16:47
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- 16:28
Netanyahu spoke with Trump and Witkoff and stressed: 'Negotiations will be conducted under fire'
- 16:26
Israel estimates: Edan Alexander to be released at 6:30 p.m. local time
- 16:11
Hamas coordinated time of Edan Alexander's release with Red Cross
- 16:09
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- 16:07
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- 15:59
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- 15:55
President Herzog: Nothing I want more than to shake the hand of Mohammed bin Salman
Former senior Mossad official:
'Hamas will remain in Gaza - there is no magic solution'
Dr. Amnon Sofrin estimates that the many declarations that Hamas will be destroyed completely are likely to fall short of the truth.
Watch:
Residents of Edan Alexander's hometown wait for his release
Residents of Tenafly, New Jersey, the hometown of American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander, gathered in the early morning hours to wait for his expected release.
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Nothing I want more than to shake the hand of Mohammed bin Salman
In Berlin, President Herzog expresses hope for Saudi-Israeli rapprochement, citing regional peace momentum and opposition from Iran-backed forces.
Netanyahu to Trump and Witkoff:
'Negotiations will only be conducted under fire'
Prime Minister Netanyahu met with US Envoy Steve Witkoff and US Ambassador Mike Huckabee and spoke with US President Donald Trump ahead of the release of American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander.
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Hamas to release hostage Edan Alexander today
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Hostage's mother: Edan Alexander's release 'only the first step'
Families of hostages deliver press statement at Hostages Square, sharing their feelings as news of hostage Edan Alexander's release becomes official.
IDF preparing for release of Edan Alexander from Hamas captivity
Staff Sgt. Edan Alexander to be brought to Re'im upon release from Hamas captivity, footage will be released only with the family's permission.
Minister Eli Cohen:
Hamas' fear of escalation led to hostage release
Energy Minister Eli Cohen credits IDF pressure and US diplomacy for the expected release of American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander, warns against temporary truces that allow Hamas to regroup.
Assessment in Israel:
Edan Alexander to be released this afternoon
Family of American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander says US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff has notified them that Hamas will release him from captivity. Senior Hamas official: We were advised to “give a gift to President Trump and in return he will give back a better one.”
