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Watan<\/strong><\/em>-Aidan Alexander was released by Hamas in a goodwill gesture toward U.S. President Donald Trump\u2014but what comes next? According to Yedioth Ahronoth on Tuesday, the release of the dual-national prisoner marks a turning point in the war.<\/p>\n

It could lead to negotiations over the so-called “Witkoff Proposal”\u2014a plan aimed at securing the release of all remaining hostages, both living and dead, and ending the war. Alternatively, Israel has issued Hamas a deadline, after which it will activate the “Gideon\u2019s Chariots” plan to “defeat the group” if it rejects the deal in both of its phases.<\/p>\n

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Israel emphasized that Alexander\u2019s release came with no concessions, calling it a unilateral step by Hamas. Before his release, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met Monday with U.S. envoy<\/a> Steve Witkoff and Ambassador Mike Huckabee. Netanyahu then phoned Trump and dispatched a negotiation team to Doha for talks \u201cunder fire only.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Witkoff Pressures Israel Toward Ceasefire as U.S. Uses Alexander\u2019s Release to Push for Broader Deal<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Witkoff, according to the paper, urged Israel to continue negotiating on his proposal. Israel responded by sending its delegation\u2014but warned it would not allow Hamas time to stall. If no agreement is reached, the Israeli military will launch a broader campaign once Trump\u2019s visit ends later this week. Netanyahu, during a Monday meeting with war-wounded soldiers, said: \u201cIn the coming days, things will happen in Gaza that you\u2019ve never seen before.\u201d He confirmed Israel was open to more hostage releases, but warned that fighting would resume if this didn\u2019t happen.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n

Still, American officials reportedly told the paper that Witkoff\u2019s message was clear: Washington has no intention of conceding to Netanyahu and is determined to end the war. Some officials who recently spoke with Witkoff said the U.S. wants to leverage Alexander\u2019s release and Trump\u2019s Saudi visit to corner Netanyahu into advancing a deal\u2014believing the Israeli leader won\u2019t risk an open clash with Trump.<\/p>\n

The Witkoff proposal envisions a 40-day ceasefire between phases A and B, allowing for intense negotiations to reach phase B, which includes a full halt to hostilities. However, Israel reportedly refuses to end the war unless Hamas disarms and its leadership is exiled. Israeli frustration also stems from Witkoff negotiating directly with Hamas behind Israel\u2019s back.<\/p>\n

The Israeli delegation in Doha is expected to remain at least until Thursday, during Trump\u2019s regional tour. The team is led by the deputy head of Shin Bet (\u201cM\u201d), hostage affairs coordinator Gal Hirsch, Netanyahu\u2019s political adviser Ophir Balk, and representatives from Mossad and Military Intelligence.<\/p>\n

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Alexander\u2019s Quiet Release Sets Stage for Deal Talks as Israel Eyes Humanitarian Control in Southern Gaza<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n

Coinciding with this, Hamas agreed to release Alexander without holding a public celebration\u2014reportedly at Trump\u2019s insistence. Yedioth Ahronoth called this a \u201ccalculated move,\u201d noting that an ostentatious celebration could hinder future deals. Rabbi Yehuda Kaplan, Trump\u2019s appointed anti-antisemitism envoy, said at a Jewish communities summit in Madrid: \u201cThis is the first time a hostage returns without a show. It was very important to the President.\u201d Adam Boehler, Trump\u2019s envoy for detainee affairs, called the release \u201ca small step toward bringing them all home.\u201d<\/p>\n

To ensure Alexander\u2019s safe return, Israel suspended drone surveillance over Gaza and opened a corridor in Khan Younis for the Red Cross to receive him. Despite reports of tension between Netanyahu<\/a> and Trump, the paper quoted sources saying recent talks were friendly. An Israeli official added: \u201cThere are no gaps between us and the Americans\u2014no deal, no ceasefire, no aid in exchange for Alexander\u2019s release.\u201d<\/p>\n

Regarding the Doha talks, a senior Israeli official said: \u201cWe hope to enter serious negotiations for a mass release. We insist on freeing half the captives in one go, and the other half upon a final agreement.\u201d He added that while the situation remains unpredictable, Hamas is clearly delaying Israel\u2019s full control of Gaza, hoping to preserve its rule.<\/p>\n

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As for humanitarian aid, Israel claims it made no concessions in exchange for Alexander\u2019s release. Nonetheless, the U.S. continues delivering aid through American firms. An Israeli official stated: \u201cWe want aid limited to southern Gaza\u2014food distribution, hospitals, and tent cities. The goal is to move all Gazans south so they accept the new reality and do not return north.\u201d<\/p>\n

He added: \u201cUntil the south is secured, Israel will need to provide minimal aid to northern Gaza\u2014but only once it’s clear there\u2019s no alternative and famine looms.\u201d He noted that temporary distribution centers will be set up in occupied, \u201ccleared\u201d northern areas until operations shift southward. The objective, he said, is to deprive Hamas of governance capacity, which \u201cwould mean 90% of the mission is complete.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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