09:25โขAlexander's Release From Khan Younis Imminently Expected
โจThe newspapers extensively report on the imminent release of Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander after 584 days in Hamas captivity (13tv, Davar, INN, Israel Hayom, Jerusalem Post, Kan, Kipa, Maariv, Mako, n12, now14, Srugim, Times, Walla, Ynet). Hamas has confirmed his release will occur today as a goodwill gesture toward the US, though the exact time remains unspecified (13tv, Davar, INN, Mako, n12, Walla). After transfer to the Red Cross in Khan Younis, Alexander will be taken to a reception center at Reim before being flown to Ichilov Hospital where Netanyahu is expected to meet him (13tv, INN, Israel Hayom, Maariv). Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff has landed in Israel ahead of the release (Jerusalem Post, Kan, Maariv, Srugim).