Israel-Gaza crisis: Hostage release may happen within hours #News br br The Israeli Government provided an update on Sunday ahead of President Trump's visit. Vice President JD Vance to NBC News the hostages could be released 'any moment.' br Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's office said in a post: "Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has just spoken with Coordinator for the Hostages and the Missing Brig.-Gen. (Res.) Gal Hirsch." br Prime Minister Netanyahu: "Israel is prepared and ready to immediately receive all of our hostages.