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American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander released, Hamas says

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American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander released, Hamas saysHamas says it has released Edan Alexander, an Israeli soldier who holds American citizenship, as part of ongoing efforts to achieve a permanent ceasefire with Israel.
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News video: Hamas Terrified by Trump? Trump FORCES Hamas to Release Israeli-American Hostage Edan Alexander

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Hamas has decided to release Israeli-American soldier Edan Alexander, the last known living American hostage held since the October 7 attacks. The announcement comes just hours after former U.S. President Donald Trump publicly demanded Alexander’s release, urging immediate talks. Sources say the...

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Edan Alexander, a 19-year-old American-Israeli soldier and IDF combat medic, was taken hostage by Hamas during the October 7 attack that ignited the Israel-Gaza war. After 583 harrowing days held underground in Gaza, often in brutal conditions, Edan has finally been freed. This video covers the emotional reunion with his family, the covert negotiations said to be led by Trump’s team, and what his release means for the remaining hostages and ongoing ceasefire talks. #EdanAlexander #HamasHostage #GazaWar #October7 #IsraelGazaConflict #HostageCrisis #BreakingNews #TrumpNegotiations #MiddleEast #IDF #CeasefireTalks #AmericanHostage ~PR.274~HT.408~

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Joy erupted in Tenafly, New Jersey and Tel Aviv as Edan Alexander, the last living U.S.-Israeli hostage in Gaza, was released by Hamas after over 19 months in captivity. The 21-year-old soldier, captured during Hamas’ October 2023 assault, was handed to the Red Cross. His release comes just before U.S. President Donald Trump’s regional visit and amid direct Hamas-Washington ceasefire talks. Emotional scenes played out at Hostages Square and in his hometown, where supporters cheered the long-awaited announcement. Hopes for peace reignite with this symbolic humanitarian breakthrough. #EdanAlexander #HostageRelease #Hamas #USIsrael #BreakingNews #TrumpVisit #Gaza #MiddleEastCrisis #CeasefireTalks #EmotionalReunion #IsraelHostages #FreeEdan #HopeInGaza #FamilyReunion #USPolitics #TrumpInMiddleEast #HostageCrisis #BreakingUpdates #GazaHostage #PeaceEfforts ~HT.408~

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Hamas releases Israeli-US hostage Edan Alexander in 'goodwill gesture' to Trump [Video]

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Hamas releases Israeli-US hostage Edan Alexander in 'goodwill gesture' to Trump 21-year-old Alexander was serving in a military unit on the Gaza border when he was captured during the Hamas-led attack on southern Israel on 7 October 2023. READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/05/12/hamas-says-it-has-released-israeli-american-hostage-edan-alexander Subscribe to our channel. Euronews is available on Dailymotion in 12 languages

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Gaza BREAKING: Hamas Frees U.S.-Israeli Hostage Edan Alexander After 19 Months In Captivity | WATCH [Video]

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Hamas has released Edan Alexander, a 21-year-old U.S.-Israeli soldier taken hostage during the October 2023 Tel Aviv attack, marking the return of the last known living American hostage. His release comes ahead of former President Donald Trump’s visit to the Middle East, signaling possible ceasefire negotiations. Trump’s envoy praised the gesture and urged Hamas to release the bodies of four other Americans. The move, facilitated by Qatar and Egypt, is seen as a step toward peace in a conflict that has left over 52,800 Palestinians dead since Israel’s counteroffensive began. #EdanAlexander #HostageRelease #Hamas #USIsrael #BreakingNews #TrumpVisit #Gaza #MiddleEastCrisis #CeasefireTalks #EmotionalReunion #IsraelHostages #FreeEdan #HopeInGaza #FamilyReunion #USPolitics #TrumpInMiddleEast #HostageCrisis #BreakingUpdates #GazaHostage #PeaceEfforts ~HT.408~

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