Edan Alexander reunites with family at Tel Aviv's Ichilov Hospital
Netanyahu credits IDF military pressure, US diplomacy for Alexander's release • Trump heads to Middle East
Israel to send hostage deal delegation to Doha on Tuesday after talks stall for months
Israeli officials have noted to the Post that Jerusalem worries that the US will only secure the release of a couple of hostages instead of the remaining 58 captives.
Israel is set to send a hostage deal negotiating team to Doha on Tuesday, the Prime Minister's Office announced Monday.
This comes following the arrival of US Middle East Envoy Steve Witkoff to Israel, and the expected release of Israel-American hostage Edan Alexander.
Go to the full article >>Israel to send hostage deal delegation to Doha on Tuesday
Israel is set to send a hostage deal negotiating team to Doha on Tuesday, sources told The Jerusalem Post Monday.
This comes following the arrival of US Middle East Envoy Steve Witkoff to Israel, and the expected release of Israel-American Hostage Edan Alexander.
Go to the full article >>Hostage Edan Alexander set to be handed over to Red Cross in Khan Yunis
Israel-American hostage Edan Alexander is set to be handed over to the Red Cross in Khan Yunis, in the southern Gaza Strip.
PMO: Edan Alexander's release not possible without Trump support, military pressure
Israel was able tos secure the release of Israel-American hostage Edan Alexander without committing to a ceasefire due to the support of the United States and IDF military pressure in the Gaza Strip, the Prime Minister's Office announced on Monday.
"The expected release of IDF soldier Edan Alexander without anything in return will be possible due to the vigorous policy that we have led with the backing of President Trump, and thanks to the military pressure of IDF soldiers in the Gaza Strip," the office stated.
"Israel has not committed to a ceasefire of any kind or the release of terrorists, but only to a safe corridor that will allow for the release of Edan."
"We are in the midst of critical days in which Hamas has been presented with a deal that would enable the release of our hostages. The negotiations will continue under fire, during preparations for an intensification of the fighting," the office concluded.
Go to the full article >>Source to 'Post': No direct talks between US-Hamas for Edan Alexander release
There were no direct talks between US and Hamas to bring about the release of Edan Alexander, a source with knowledge told The Jerusalem Post on Monday.
Go to the full article >>Israel maintains ultimatum issued to Hamas over expanded Gaza invasion, source tells ‘Post’
This comes after Israeli officials said that they would not launch the invasion while US President Trump will be in the Middle East.
Israel’s ultimatum to Hamas regarding the launch of a widened Gaza offensive is still in effect following the announcement of Edan Alexander’s expected release, an Israeli source told The Jerusalem Post on Sunday night.
Israel will launch the planned offensive on Gaza if Hamas refuses to agree to the ceasefire deal outline that includes the immediate release of 10 hostages, the source added.
Go to the full article >>'Hold on Matan': Einav Zangauker decries Netanyahu after reported Edan Alexander release announced
"The news of Edan’s imminent return is deeply moving," MK Gilad Kariv wrote on X. "However, it is clear that this development is due to US efforts, not those of the Israeli government.
"If Matan is left alone in the tunnel, Netanyahu decided to murder my child," Einav Zangauker, the mother of hostage Matan Zangauker, said in response to Hamas's announcement on Sunday that it will release Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander.
The news of Alexander's release comes after reports of progress in hostage negotiations, with sources involved in the talks revealing to The Jerusalem Post that discussions between Hamas and the US have made headway.
Go to the full article >>US tells Israel: Gaza ceasefire, hostage deal talks will resume, Netanyahu’s office says
The Prime Minister's Office said that it was "preparing for the possibility" that ceasefire and hostage deal negotiations would occur.
The United States informed Israel that the expected release of hostage Edan Alexander will launch renewed negotiations over a ceasefire and hostage deal in Gaza, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Sunday night.
The negotiations will be carried out under the outline proposed by the Trump administration's Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff, the PMO said, stressing that the outline had already been agreed to by Israel.
Go to the full article >>Hamas to release Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander after talks with US
Hamas claimed to have lost contact with the group holding Alexander hostage following a strike on their location.
Hamas is expected to announce the release of Israeli-American soldier Edan Alexander, sources involved in negotiations told The Jerusalem Post on Sunday night.
Estimates say the release could take place in the coming 48 hours, the sources said.
Go to the full article >>Trump's Middle East visit to trigger historic arms race, strengthen US economy with F-15EX deals
Upon learning of Boeing’s plan to develop this new aircraft, the Pentagon quickly recognized it as the ideal replacement for the three US Air Force divisions currently operating the F-15.
US President Donald Trump’s visit to the Middle East is set to spark one of the largest arms races in modern history. At the center of the negotiations is a significant military resupply deal with Saudi Arabia, which seeks to purchase a variety of missile systems for defense and offense, Hercules transport planes, combat helicopters, and transport helicopters.
However, the focal point of the deal will be the F-15EX fighter jet. Saudi Arabia currently operates a large fleet of F-15s, with two versions: 84 F-15SA planes purchased years ago and several dozen F-15SR models, which are now considered outdated.
Go to the full article >>Israel at war: What you need to know
- Hamas launched a massive attack on October 7, with thousands of terrorists infiltrating from the Gaza border and taking some 240 hostages into Gaza.
- Over 1,200 Israelis and foreign nationals were murdered, including over 350 at the Supernova music festival and hundreds of Israeli civilians across Gaza border communities.
- 58 hostages remain in Gaza.
- 49 hostages in total have been killed in captivity, IDF says.
- The IDF launched a ground invasion of Lebanon on September 30.
- The Israel-Lebanon ceasefire came into effect on November 27 at 4 a.m.
- Netanyahu confirmed the first phase of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire on January 17, 2025.