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The crisis has deepened as efforts to secure a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas have stalled. Israeli Defense Forces continue military operations in Gaza, maintaining significant pressure on Hamas, which remains unyielding. Families of the hostages, including the relatives of individuals like Adon Alexander—who has been in captivity for over 420 days—remain hopeful that Trump’s involvement could revitalize negotiations. Alexander’s family expressed cautious optimism after he appeared in a video pleading for his release.