We will release Idan Alexander

The movement affirms its readiness to immediately begin intensive negotiations and to exert serious efforts to reach a final agreement to cease the war, exchange prisoners by mutual consent, and administer the Gaza Strip by an independent, professional body, ensuring continued calm and stability for many years, along with reconstruction and an end to the blockade.

The movement appreciates the tireless efforts made by the mediating brothers in the sisterly State of Qatar and the Arab Republic of Egypt, as well as the brothers in Türkiye, throughout the past period.

Israel was not aware of contacts to release Israeli-American prisoner Edan Alexander and was not involved in the negotiations.

Witkoff's visit to Israel is expected to be aimed at exerting pressure to reach a broader agreement between Israel and Hamas.

To facilitate Alexander's release, Israel will cease fire for a few hours.

There is fear in Israel that American pressure will be exerted on Israel to agree to a deal with "bad terms."

As part of the efforts made by mediators to cease fire, we have been in contact with the US administration over the past few days, where Hamas has shown great positivity. The release of the Israeli soldier, who holds dual US citizenship, Idan Alexander, will be part of the steps taken to cease fire, open the crossings, and allow the entry of aid and relief to our people in the Gaza Strip.

About 6,000 regular and reserve IDF soldiers have been imprisoned since the beginning of the war for various offenses, ranging from desertion to weapons theft, drug use, disciplinary issues, and harassment.

The movement affirms its readiness to immediately begin intensive negotiations and make serious efforts to reach a final agreement to stop the war, exchange prisoners by mutual agreement, and manage the Gaza Strip by an independent professional committee, ensuring continued calm and stability for many years, in addition to reconstruction and ending the blockade.