Despite reports: IAF is not striking and did not strike in Yemen

<p>Axios reporter Barak Ravid reported that a source familiar with the issue told him that the Hamas terror organization will announce today that it will release Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander.</p>

<p>US Hostage Affairs Envoy Adam Bohler told Reuters that the US is working to secure the release of the bodies of US citizens, Omer Neutra, Itay Chen, Judi Weinstein Haggai, and Gad Haggai.</p>

Hundreds gathered in New York City's Central Park to call for the release of the hostages being held in Gaza.

Secretive negotiations between U.S. and Iranian officials in Oman have concluded with cautious optimism, as both sides signal willingness to continue dialogue over Tehran’s nuclear program.

The Prime Minister told the Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee that the deal may see the release of fewer hostages than originally stated in the Witkoff framework, or possibly just Edan Alexander.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem.

State visit underscores six decades of Israel-Germany diplomatic ties, with leaders set to honor historical memory and promote youth dialogue ahead of a reciprocal visit to Israel.