Edan Alexander

National Unity leader Benny Gantz says the opposition will back a hostage deal and urges Netanyahu to act swiftly: "You stand at a critical crossroads."

Netanyahu's office: Israel did not commit to a ceasefire or the release of any Palestinian prisoners, only to 'a safe corridor that will allow for Edan’s release.'

The comment by Gotliv drew widespread condemnation, including from government ministers and coalition MKs.

A small team will remain in Qatar to signal to the Americans that Israel is still willing to make efforts to reach a deal.

As a Jew, the fear that something might happen to you is not abstract. It’s real. And if it ever does, I would bet every dollar I have that my Israeli passport would save me.

We must remember that our story won’t end in a Hollywood illusion. It will end in resolution, mutual responsibility, and internal solidarity.

Principal Morrison admitted he did not know Edan well during his time as a student, but became closely connected to the family through Edan’s younger sister, who was in the class of 2024.

The very different circumstances under which two Israeli soldiers were returned puts things in perspective and echoes Jewish values.

Edan Alexander described only being given seawater and dirty bread to consume during his year in captivity.

This week on the Jerusalem Post Podcast, Tamar Uriel-Beeri and legal correspondent Sarah Ben-Nun discuss the largest events of the past week.