Prof. Kobi Michael from the Misgav Institute: America is prioritizing its own strategic interests—including talks with Iran and Hamas—even at the expense of Israeli security

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

Soldier said that first few days in Gaza  were "hell"; Senior Hamas officials held him and defined him as an "asset" and he was updated on developments in the war and watched his family's interviews; Witkoff gave him an emotional gift in the hospital

Naama Levy, Daniella Gilboa and Karina Ariev mock Mohammed Sinwar in Instagram post after targeted strike: 'Only those who’ve been held captive can understand what this song means to their captors'

A secret coalition of 18 Western nations shared intelligence with Mossad on suspects tied to the 1972 Munich massacre; Data includes intel on homes, vehicles, and movements

 Israeli negotiators led by Shin Bet deputy head continues talks in Qatar, accompanied by Witkoff and Boehler; US envoy tried to convince Netanyahu to expand the mandate for the delegation, and is reviewing additional proposals, including phased hostage releases a; Al Jazeera: Witkoff meets with officials in Qatar and with families of hostage

Vehicle comes under gunfire near the Bruchin settlement in the northern West Bank; woman, in advanced stages of pregnancy, is was critically wounded in the incident; man who was with her in the vehicle was injured but tried to stop her bleeding; baby's condition is unknown