Netanyahu stated: “The United States has informed Israel that Hamas intends to release soldier Edan Alexander as a goodwill gesture to the Americans, without any conditions or compensation.

The U.S. indicated that this move could pave the way for renewed negotiations over hostage releases under the original Witkoff framework — which Israel has already agreed to.

Israel is preparing for the possibility that this development will go forward.

In line with our policy, negotiations will continue under fire, with full commitment to achieving all the objectives of the war.”