US EditionHamas says it released Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander
- Hamas released Israeli-American soldier Edan Alexander on Monday after holding him hostage in Gaza for more than 19 months.
- Alexander was captured during Hamas's October 7, 2023 cross-border attack that triggered the ongoing Gaza war.
- Israel did not grant concessions or agree to a ceasefire but created a safe corridor for Alexander's return amid plans to intensify its Gaza offensive.
- Prime Minister Netanyahu credited military and diplomatic pressure, calling it a “winning combination,” while Trump described the release as a “step taken in good faith.”
- The release may open the way for new ceasefire talks, though Israel insists it will continue its offensive and 58 hostages remain captive.
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'Qatar, please give Sara Netanyahu a plane too, in exchange for ending the war and saving hostages' - Haaretz Podcast
Announcing the release of Edan Alexander – the last living Israeli hostage in Gaza with U.S. citizenship – U.S. President Donald Trump did something he never did before, Haaretz columnist Amir Tibon said on the Haaretz podcast. “Trump has spoken before releasing hostages, but this is the first time that he explicitly called to end the 'brutal war' to bring back 'ALL of the hostages,'" Tibon said. It is a hopeful sign, he explained, because with…
Edan Alexander reunited with family after nearly 600 days as Hamas hostage
A video released by the Israel Defense Forces shows the emotional moment Edan Alexander, a U.S.-Israeli dual citizen held hostage by Hamas for nearly 600 days, was reunited with his family. The footage, shared Monday, captures the 21-year-old embracing his parents after 584 days in captivity. The reunion took place shortly after Alexander was transferred from Hamas custody to the International Committee of the Red Cross, which handed him over to…
Hamas Releases Edan Alexander, Last Living American Hostage in Gaza - Tennessee Star
Axios Hamas released Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander on Monday after holding him for 584 days. Hamas released Alexander as a “good faith” gesture towards President Trump ahead of his trip to the Middle East this week, U.S., Palestinian and Israeli officials say. It was a result of secret backchannel talks between White House envoy Steve Witkoff and Hamas chief negotiator Khalil al-Haia, handled through a mediator. READ THE FULL STORY
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