For the first time since the release Monday from Gaza of American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander's by the militant group Hamas, his family spoke publicly about what their emotional reunion was like, and what their son went through.

Bishara Bahbah passed messages between Witkoff and senior Hamas official Ghazi Hamad, and succeeded in convincing terror group to free the American-Israeli hostage unconditionally The post Palestinian-US political activist operated key backchannel in Edan Alexander’s release appeared first on The Times of Israel.

Benjamin Netanyahu states Israel will not stop its Gaza war, even with hostage deals. This complicates ceasefire talks after Hamas freed an American hostage. Israeli forces struck hospitals, claiming Hamas presence.

Edan Alexander's release prompts hope that this is a "window of opportunity" to secure the release of remaining 58 hostages amid concerns over Israeli military operations.

Einav Zangauker decries Netanyahu after Edan Alexander release announced • Safe corridor established for Alexander's release • Witkoff alleges that "Israel not willing to end war"