Hamas said: "We decided today, Monday, to release the detained Israeli soldier who holds American citizenship, Idan Alexander," according to Cairo News.

Israeli media quoted a source as saying that Hamas hopes that Alexander's release will be enough to convince Trump to pressure Netanyahu to accept the deal, according to Cairo News.

The source stated that Hamas received assurances that Idan Alexander's release "will go a long way" with Trump, who wants to release the remaining detainees and end the war in Gaza.