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Music The release of a hostage by Hamas has been caused for confusion in Israel.

One of the few things we know for sure is that the United States did engage in direct negotiations with this

terror group, and we also know that the Israeli government was kept in the dark. I'm Carolyn Beeler.

And I'm Marco Werman. Today, what that means for U.S. Israeli relations. Also, a big name

an African art has died just as she's about to curate the Venezueliannale. This is a person who was on the verge of

doing their biggest project ever, one that the entire our world would see. And in Barcelona,

urban areas intended to keep out cars are frustrating drivers. I'm driving at about six miles per hour.

If this were night, the rats would be passing me.

Advocates say that's the point. Plus, Russians rally to find missing cats. That's all ahead today on the world. This is the world. I'm Carolyn Beeler. And I'm Marco Wurman. Thank you for

starting your week with us. Earlier today, President Donald Trump made an announcement many Israelis have been waiting to hear. I'm very happy to announce that

Edan, Alexander, an American citizen who, until recently most thought was no longer living,

thought was dead, is going to be released.

Alexander had been held in captivity in Gaza since October 7, 2023. But it is a complicated

moment because his release follows reports of direct negotiations between Hamas and the U.S.

Noga Turnipolsky is an Israeli reporter based in Jerusalem.

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