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'

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

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

The American president tells reporters onboard Air Force One that his people deserve most of the credit for the fact that hostages who were abducted by Hamas terrorists, were alive; 'Probably we have 20 who are living

 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