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- On the evening of May 12, 2025, Hamas freed Edan Alexander, the sole remaining American captive in Gaza, who had been held since the group’s attack on Israel on October 7, 2023.
- The release followed U.S.-brokered negotiations that largely bypassed the Israeli government and occurred just before President Donald Trump’s visit to the Middle East.
- Alexander, a 21-year-old dual U.S.-Israeli citizen and IDF soldier, was held in harsh conditions in Gaza, and his return involved coordination with the Red Cross and Israeli forces.
- Prime Minister Netanyahu expressed heartfelt relief at Edan Alexander’s return, attributing the outcome to both the military efforts and diplomatic initiatives led by President Trump.
- Alexander’s release raises hopes for further hostage negotiations but occurs amid a continuing Gaza war with severe humanitarian challenges and unresolved conflict.
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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 frees American held in Gaza in deal that largely circumvents Israel - West Hawaii Today
Hamas released Edan Alexander, the last living American hostage it held in the Gaza Strip, on Monday evening after mediators brokered a deal between the group and the United States that largely circumvented the Israeli government.
Hamas releases American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander from captivity
American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander was released on Monday after successful negotiations between the U.S. and the terrorist organization, according to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). Alexander had been held captive by Hamas in Gaza since Oct. 7, 2023; he is believed to be the last living American citizen held captive by Hamas. The terror group is believed to also be holding the bodies of four dead American hostages, according to U.S. off…
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