President Trump would like to announce a hostage-ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas in the upcoming week - during Prime Minister Netanyahu's visit to the White House. That deal will include the release of 10 hostages who are still alive, during a 60 day ceasefire, and the upcoming week is a critical week for determining the terms of that deal. In this episode Neria Kraus breaks it down: the Qatari document, Hamas' response and the difficulties their imposing, and what's happening next.

Idit Ohel, the mother of Alon, a young 22-year-old musician that was kidnapped from the Nova music festival, joins The Kraus Report, to talk about the urgency of releasing her son. She discusses the emotional toll of not knowing his condition, the struggles of being a mother of a hostage, and the power of music in Alon's life - even in captivity. Idit emphasizes the immediate need for medical attention for her son and the importance of advocacy to bring all hostages home. The conversation highlights the broader humanitarian issues at play and the hope for peace amidst the turmoil.