“We will do everything in our power to secure the release of the hostages," Bessent said during the meeting.
An Abraham Accords-style breakthrough will only be possible between Syria and Israel if one person—President Trump—brings Netanyahu and al-Sharaa together to seal the deal.
The bipartisan bill gives Trump the power to give Israel the power to protect itself against "all contingencies if Iran seeks to develop a nuclear weapon."
Alexander’s release was seen as a ‘gesture’ from Hamas to Trump, and the two spoke over the phone shortly after his return to Israel.
"The October 7 massacre proved that the doctrine of settlement blocs and the establishment of a Palestinian state in the remaining territory is an existential danger to Israel."
"For the first time, there is real optimism that Hamas will say ‘yes,’" two sources familiar with the talks told The Jerusalem Post.
Israel also hopes that Trump can successfully place limits on Iran's ballistic missile supply, but this is even more uncertain.
As global challenges mount and trust in traditional institutions erodes, calls rise for a new kind of international recognition—one that rewards bold, history-shaping efforts to secure peace.
Hamas official Taher al-Nunu said that Hamas was “ready and serious regarding reaching an agreement.”
Netanyahu is scheduled to fly out on Sunday, and return either on Thursday or Friday.
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