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Fmr. ambassador: Trump’s Gaza vision raises red flags for Israel

Former Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. Michael Oren calls release of Edan Alexander a "masterstroke" by the Trump administration

Lidar Grave-Lazi, ILTV | 05.14.25

What comes next in Gaza? Five key implications of Israel’s renewed offensive

Analysis: As Israel prepares for what could be its final ground operation against Hamas, five critical factors—military control, diplomatic fallout, hostage strategy, legal risks and the draft bill—will shape the outcome and aftermath of the war

Gadi Ezra | 05.14.25

These are the IDF soldiers still held captive in Gaza and their stories of heroism

After Edan Alexander’s release, three soldiers believed alive remain held in Gaza — including Tamir Nimrodi, Matan Angrest and Nimrod Cohen — along with eight fallen soldiers and a special forces officer

Dan Oren | 05.13.25

סטיב וויטקוף ואדם בוהלר סיימו לפני זמן קצר פגישה עם מטה המשפחות להחזרת החטופים

'Committed to bringing everyone home': Witkoff, Boehler head to Doha for hostage talks

Ahead of trip, US envoys tell hostage families Edan Alexander’s release could be a first step, with chances now ‘higher’ for others

Itamar Eichner | 05.13.25

ישי קצירי שנפל בשבי המצרי בחדר האוכל בקיבוץ חצור

'I kept thinking about what he went through': Former POW reflects on Edan Alexander's release

Yom Kippur War veteran Lt. Col. (res.) Yishai Katziri reflects on the release of Golani soldier Edan Alexander after 584 days in Hamas captivity, returning to the same kibbutz that welcomed him 52 years ago

Meir Turgeman | 05.13.25

Better chance for release of all remaining hostages in Gaza, US official says

Family says planned trip to Qatar to meet with Trump is not on the table given the Israeli-American soldier's medical condition after nearly 600 days in Hamas captivity

Shilo Freid, Yossi Yehoshua, Itamar Eichner, Lior Ben Ari | 05.13.25

סמ״ר עידן אלכסנדר במפגש המרגש עם משפחתו בנקודת הקליטה הראשונית

Hugs, selfies and grandma’s pastries: Edan Alexander reunites with family after release from Hamas captivity

Israeli-American IDF soldier, held by Hamas for 584 days, meets his parents and siblings at an IDF base before being flown to Tel Aviv hospital—and thanks President Trump in a message from the helicopter

Ynet correspondents | 05.12.25

צעדת משפחות החטופים מכיכר החטופים לשגרירות ארה"ב בעקבות שחרורו של עידן אלכסנדר

Tortured by Hamas, known as ‘the American’: Edan Alexander’s ordeal in captivity

Held in a cage and shackled for months, Alexander was left weak and unable to walk by himself; only recently did Hamas begin feeding him more regularly, apparently ahead of his release

Ynetnews | 05.12.25

First image of freed soldier Edan Alexander released; father calls him ‘handsome’

In the first image of his release, Alexander seen standing unaided beside a Red Cross rep, wearing no military uniform; At the Re’im center, clothes, a Golani flag and a hat await him; 'The excitement is immense,' says his father

Einav Halabi | 05.12.25

המסוק שבו עידן אלכסנדר נמצא נחת במחנה רעים

Freed Israeli-American soldier Edan Alexander crosses into Israel

After 584 days in Hamas captivity, Alexander escorted by IDF special forces back to Israeli territory; Netanyahu: 'This was achieved thanks to our military pressure'

Ynet correspondents | 05.12.25

PM says Edan Alexander release is result of military pressure on Hamas, critical days for deal

In a statement, Netanyahu's office says Israel only committed to providing a secure corridor for the transfer of the Israeli-American hostage, while further negotiations would be conducted under fire

Ynet | 05.12.25

Trump: Edan Alexander is returning to his family; Israel: any talks to be held 'under fire'

Statement by U.S. President also says: 'Hopefully this is the first of those final steps necessary to end this brutal conflict'; PMO: U.S. officials told Israel move is expected to open the door to negotiations for a broader hostage release

Itamar Eichner | 05.11.25

Direct talks between US and Hamas; Netanyahu: Edan Alexander might be released

Hamas official confirms talks have been ongoing for 'several days,' focusing on reaching ceasefire and restarting entry of humanitarian aid into the enclave

Reuters | 05.11.25

סרטון אות חיים של יוסף חיים אוחנה ואלקנה בוחבוט

Hostages Yosef-Chaim Ohana and Elkana Bohbot in Hamas video: 'Enough! It’s time to stop'

Captives' families allow showing of new clip sent by terror group showing two hostages in Gaza after 582 days in captivity; 'how is this war still going on, how has it not stopped?'

Einav Halabi | 05.10.25

Tamir Nimrodi named as hostage feared dead

After Israeli official cites grave concern for 3 of 24 hostages listed as alive, Tamir Nimrodi’s father confirms son one of them; 'This is based only on what Trump and Sara Netanyahu said—not from the defense establishment,' he says

Lihi Gordon | 05.08.25

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