Alexander's family confirmed the development to Israel's Channel 12, saying earlier on Sunday, "We are waiting for Hamas's announcement, and Witkoff updated us that this is expected to happen."
A Hamas terrorist source cited by local media said that Alexander would be released within 48 hours, after his parents and Witkoff arrive in Israel.
In April, Hamas claimed that they had lost contact with the group holding Alexander and in Decemeber 2024, a proof of life video released by Hamas was described as "cruel psychological warfare," by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
Israel was reportedly not a party to the negotiations that led to the deal and will not be required to free terrorists in return for his freedom.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told lawmakers of the Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee on Sunday that there was a chance that Hamas would release Alexander as a "tribute" to Trump ahead of his Middle East tour, which is scheduled to start Monday, Hebrew media reported, citing the confidential discussion.
