Two statements were just now released by the Prime Minister's office:
Prime Minister's Office:
The United States has informed Israel of Hamas's intention to release soldier Idan Alexander as a gesture to the Americans, without any compensation or conditions.
The United States has informed Israel that this move is expected to lead to negotiations for the release of the hostages under the original Witkoff outline - which Israel has already accepted.
Israel is preparing for the possibility that this move will materialize.
According to Israeli policy, the negotiations will take place under fire with a commitment to achieving all war goals.
Message from the Hostage' families that was just sent to the families
Dear families,
We are updating you with an official announcement from the Prime Minister's Office:
The United States informed Israel this evening of Hamas's intention to release soldier Idan Alexander as a gesture to the Americans, without any compensation or conditions.
The United States told Israel that this move is expected to lead to negotiations for the release of the hostages under the original Witkoff outline that Israel has already accepted.
Israel is preparing for the possibility that this move will materialize.
According to Israeli policy, negotiations will take place under fire with a commitment to achieving all war goals.
We will continue to update you as much as we can.