Israel intends to intensify its attacks in the Gaza Strip even after the expected release by Hamas of an Israeli-American hostage, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday. Negotiations "will continue under fire during preparations for an intensification of the fighting,

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu would normally celebrate a hostage release such as that taking place on Monday, though in this case the deal with Hamas is another sign US President Donald Trump is starting to make decisions without him.

Edan Alexander, a 20-year-old Israeli American who has been held hostage since October 2023, will be released, Hamas announced Sunday.

The bold step to pursue the Israeli leader for war crimes built support at the international court for prosecutor Karim Khan as allegations of sexual abuse were surfacing. Khan denies any misconduct.

One family said the hostages were at risk "every day" they continued to be held captive.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is unabashedly prioritizing war – and the survival of his government – over the fate of 59 hostages still in Gaza and the will of most Israelis.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu acknowledged Wednesday that three more hostages in Gaza may be dead — after his wife was caught on a hot mic saying fewer than 24 were believed to still be alive.