Yael Alexander, whose son Edan is expected to be released from Hamas captivity today, arrived in Israel and expressed hope but also concern. "This is a very exciting moment, we received the unexpected announcement, but the story is far from over," she told Channel 13.

"When Edan returns, there will still be 58 hostages in Gaza. We may not forget them, and we may not rest." Turning to the Prime Minister, she said: "The power is in your hands, now is the time to work, I wish he would do it."