Israeli television reported that some senior Hamas members may be open to releasing a small number of hostages in exchange for a truce during the holiday of Eid al-Fitr. The deal is seen as a way for Hamas to crack down on protests against the organization in Gaza, which it is currently unable to do due to Israeli military operations. The proposal involves the release of American-Israeli IDF lone soldier Edan Alexander, with the United States and Qatar playing a role in the negotiations. Talks with mediators are gaining momentum and aim to achieve a ceasefire, open border crossings, and allow humanitarian aid in.