“This was a step taken in good faithtowards the United States and the efforts of the mediators — Qatar and Egypt —to put an end to this very brutal war and return ALL living hostages andremains to their loved ones,” Trump wrote on Truth Social on Sunday. “Hopefullythis is the first of those final steps necessary to end this brutal conflict. Ilook very much forward to that day of celebration!”
Hamas confirmed on Sunday it wouldrelease Alexander as part of ongoing efforts to facilitate a ceasefire in theGaza Strip. The group said the step is intended to reopen border crossings andaccelerate the entry of humanitarian aid and relief supplies.
Netanyahu Informed of “Gesture toWashington”
Witkoff’s March proposal involvedthe release of five Israeli hostages in exchange for a 50-day ceasefire, therelease of Palestinian detainees, expanded humanitarian access to Gaza, andtalks over a second-phase agreement, according to Israeli media outlets.
Since the war began in October 2023,over 61,709 Palestinians have been killed and more than 111,588 injured, mostlywomen and children.
The anticipated release comes aheadof Trump’s planned tour of Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emiratesfrom Tuesday through Friday. The itinerary notably excludes a stop in Israel,amid rising tensions between Trump and Netanyahu.
Recent media reports allege thatTrump has halted direct communication with the Israeli leader over suspicionsthat Netanyahu has been manipulating the US administration behind the scenes.
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