The Prime Minister’s Office issued a notably cautious and restrained statement opposing direct talks between the US and the terrorist organization Hamas. But President Donald Trump is indifferent to the formalities involved in reaching a hostage deal - as long as the price isn't excessive, protocol does not concern him.

A delegation of captivity survivors met with President Donald Trump at the White House for a meeting that lasted more than half an hour. The delegation Doron Steinbrecher, Eli Sharabi, Naama Levi, Yair Horn, Omer Shem Tov, and Keith and Aviva Siegel. Shem Tov told the President: "My family and I believe you've been sent by God to release us". 

Jerusalem is expressing dissatisfaction with the secret channel opened by the Trump administration with the terrorist organization Hamas in an effort to secure the release of hostages holding American citizenship. "This is a very problematic move, to say the least," a senior Israeli official said.

Eyal Zamir intends to address organizational norms, procedures, and plans. If the IDF is required to resume a ground maneuver in the Gaza Strip, we can expect more aggressive tactics than we have seen before. Most importantly, he will be tasked with restoring trust in the IDF and, above all, rebuilding israeli sense of security.