Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander released by Hamas
- Hamas released Edan Alexander, the last living American hostage in Gaza, as a goodwill gesture aimed at reviving negotiations involving Israel, Hamas, and the United States.
- The Israeli military stated that Alexander will undergo medical examinations before being reunited with his family.
- Hamas described the release as a goodwill gesture ahead of President Donald Trump's visit to the region, aiming to revive stalled peace talks.
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called the release a 'very emotional moment' achieved through military and political pressure from the U.S.
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Hamas releases US hostage Edan Alexander, IDF continues operations in Gaza
On May 12, Hamas released Edan Alexander, one of 59 hostages still held in Gaza and the last living American hostage. The release came as US President Donald Trump headed to the Middle East for meetings in Saudi Arabia, the IDF is gearing up for an expanded offensive in Gaza, and US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee announced a new US-led humanitarian aid initiative for the territory. The post Hamas releases US hostage Edan Alexander, IDF conti…
Video/Pic: Last living American hostage released by Hamas
The last living American hostage was released on Monday by Hamas after being held captive by the terrorist organization for over 580 days. An Israeli official told Fox News that an Israel Defense Forces special unit received Edan Alexander, a 21-year-old dual citizen of the United States and Israel, and brought him to a reception facility in Re’im, where the Israel Defense Forces soldier will receive preliminary medical and psychological evaluat…
Arab commentators react to Israeli-American hostage release from Hamas captivity
After the United States Freed Israeli-American Edan Alexander Through Negotiations With Hamas, Arab Analysts Speculated on What the U.S. Circumventing Israel May Mean for Gaza. One Yemeni Social Media User Also Noted How Alexander's Mother 'Turned the World Upside Down'
Hamas rejects Netanyahu's claim military pressure helped secure hostage release
GAZA CITY, PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES — Hamas on Tuesday rejected Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's claim that military pressure had helped secure the release of US-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander from Gaza a day earlier. "The return of Edan Alexander is the result of serious communications with the US administration and the efforts of mediators, not a consequence of Israeli aggression or the illusion of military pressure," the Palestinian…


Freed Israeli-American hostage leaves Gaza, Israel says no ceasefire
An Israeli-American hostage was released from 19 months of captivity in Gaza during a brief pause in fighting on Monday and reunited with his family, but Israeli strikes on the battered enclave soon resumed.
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