US Middle East Envoy Steve Witkoff arrived in Israel on Monday, where he will meet with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu around noon.
Witkoff will also meet with Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer and additional Israeli officials.
Netanyahu will request to meet for two to three hours due to recent developments, mainly the expected release of Israel-American hostage Edan Alexander.
Witkoff was meant to travel to Saudi Arabia directly with US President Donald Trump, but then decided to arrive in Israel once Alexander's release was agreed upon.
Earlier on Monday, the Prime Minister's Office commented on the new developments, saying that Israel was able to secure the release of Alexander without committing to a ceasefire due to the support of the United States and IDF military pressure in the Gaza Strip.
"The expected release of IDF soldier Edan Alexander without anything in return will be possible due to the vigorous policy that we have led with the backing of President Trump, and thanks to the military pressure of IDF soldiers in the Gaza Strip," the office stated.
"Israel has not committed to a ceasefire of any kind or the release of terrorists, but only to a safe corridor that will allow for the release of Edan."
"We are in the midst of critical days in which Hamas has been presented with a deal that would enable the release of our hostages. The negotiations will continue under fire, during preparations for an intensification of the fighting," the office concluded.
Hamas, Trump, and Netanyahu approve Alexander's release
Hamas approved the release of Alexander on Sunday night, which was promptly confirmed by Trump and Netanyahu.
Trump's hostage envoy, Adam Boehler, is traveling to Israel with Edan Alexander’s parents to Israel to meet their son after his release from Hamas captivity.