The release of Edan Alexander, a 21-year-old American, is seen as a potential “window of opportunity” to secure the freedom of the remaining 58 hostages held by Hamas for 585 days since October 7, 2023.

Special Envoy Adam Boehler will travel from Israel to Doha, Qatar, on Tuesday to continue negotiations for the release of the 24 hostages believed to be alive, as well as the bodies of at least 34 deceased hostages, including four Americans: Itay Chen, Omer Neutra, Gadi Haggai, and Judi Weinstein Haggai.

During a nearly two-hour meeting with Witkoff, Boehler, and the Hostages Families Forum, officials affirmed their commitment to securing the return of all hostages and stated they wouldn’t be traveling to Doha if they didn’t believe progress was possible.

While Alexander’s release is celebrated, significant concern remains for the hostages still held in Gaza. Both President and reportedly spoke with Alexander from a Tel Aviv hospital.

Although Israel halted military operations in Gaza on Monday to ensure Alexander’s safe transport, there’s no commitment to a continued cessation of strikes.

Witkoff told hostage families that President Trump wants everyone home and “will be relentless in that pursuit,” referencing the situation with the Houthis as an example of the consequences of not cooperating with the United States.

Israeli reports suggest the envoy may be frustrated with his Israeli counterparts.

“We want to bring the hostages home, but Israel is not willing to end the war…an agreement must be reached,” said during the meeting with hostage families.

“There is currently a window of opportunity that we hope Israel and all the mediators will take advantage of,” he reportedly added, stating they are “putting pressure on all the mediators and doing everything we can to bring the hostages home.”

These comments follow reports that Trump is also increasingly frustrated with his Israeli counterpart.

Israel stated last week that Trump’s visit to the Middle East would be “the window of opportunity” to secure a ceasefire; otherwise, it would proceed with its plans, despite international opposition and concerns about human rights and UN border violations.

The comments came after Netanyahu faced criticism for prioritizing the destruction of Hamas over the hostages’ return, a plan opposed by most Israelis.

On Monday, Netanyahu reiterated his intention to “destroy” Hamas while speaking with injured reservists, confirming that military operations will continue even if Hamas agrees to release hostages.

“In the coming days, we are going in with full force to complete the operation…defeating Hamas,” he said.

“It’s possible that Hamas will say, ‘Time out — we want to release ten more [hostages].’ Fine, bring them. We’ll take them, and then we’ll go in…there may be a temporary ceasefire, but we’re going all the way,” he confirmed.

Witkoff’s team did not immediately respond to Digital’s questions.

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