Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with envoys of former United States President Donald Trump amid growing pressure from the Gvili family, who are demanding the return of their son, Ran Gvili, before any further steps are taken in the Gaza Strip. While Israeli officials described the meeting as positive, there was notable frustration in Jerusalem over calls from envoy Steve Witkoff to open the Rafah crossing prior to the return of the last hostage. Some Israeli officials expressed concern that Witkoff's stance could bring Turkey closer to Israel's border, raising security fears.

The Gvili family, whose son has been held in Gaza for over 800 days, publicly urged Netanyahu to prioritize Ran's return in discussions with American representatives. A rally in Sha'ar HaNegev saw family members and former hostages calling for renewed efforts to secure Ran's release, emphasizing that all diplomatic efforts should focus on this goal before addressing broader issues like Gaza's reconstruction.