Former hostages ask Netanyahu to historical peace with Hamas!

Former hostages ask Netanyahu to historical peace with Hamas!

On May 14, 2025, 67 former hostages brought a clear message in an open letter to the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. In the document entitled "A call to write history", you appeal to the government not to leave the opportunity to negotiate with Hamas. This was followed by the recent release of US Israelis Edan Alexander, who is seen as a historical opportunity to resolve the conversations about a ceasefire in the Gaza War. The hostages are convinced that the majority of Israeli society want the return of the hostages, even if this means ending the military operations. The letter emphasizes the holiness of human life and the importance of bringing those who have dignified to a dignified funeral to Israel.

The talks that are conducted in Qatar about a new ceasefire have so far not shown any significant progress. The former hostages ask everyone involved not to withdraw before a comprehensive agreement is signed. The pressure on the Israeli government is growing, not only because of the wish of society, but also in view of international intermediate efforts.

release by Edan Alexander

like Zeit reports, Hamas plans the release of the soldier Edan Alexander, who was kidnapped on October 7, 2023 during an attack by Hamas to Israel. Alexander, who was born in Tel Aviv and grew up in New Jersey, is to be released within the next 48 hours. The talks about his release have taken place between Hamas and the USA in the last few days, with US President Donald Trump expected in the region in the coming days. This release could be seen as a gesture of good will on the part of Hamas to strengthen their negotiating position.

The US envoy for the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, confirmed the approval of Hamas to release Alexander. He traveled to the region to accompany the upcoming release and to continue discussions about a possible ceasefire. This is remarkable because it is the first hostage whose release was negotiated directly between the USA and Hamas, without direct participation of Israel. According to the Netanyahu office, Israel was informed about the Hamas plan to unconditional Alexander.

behind the scenes, intermediate states press Hamas to leave the soldiers free to win Trump's benevolence. This could possibly be the key to set the conversations about the prisoner exchange and humanitarian aid for the Gaza Strip.