The Prime Minister's Office announced that "the United States has notified Israel of Hamas's intentions to release the soldiers Edan Alexander as a gesture to the Americans, without any compensation or conditions."
"The US told Israel that this move is expected to lead to negotiations to release hostages under Witkoff's original framework, which Israel has accepted.
"Israel is preparing for the possibility that this will not happen."
"Per Israel's policy, negotiations will be held under fire with the full dedication to reaching all the goals of the war."