Trump says last living American hostage Edan Alexander will be released by Hamas: 'Coming home'
Monday, 12 May 2025 () President Donald Trump confirmed that Edan Alexander, a dual U.S.-Israeli citizen, who has been held captive in Gaza since the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel, would return home.
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...
Israeli-American Edan Alexander, who has been released by Hamas after 19 months in captivity has snubbed Israeli PM Natanyahu. This despite Netanyahu hailing his release as a "very emotional moment," reports say Edan has refused a personal meeting with him, citing physical and emotional exhaustion. Edan, was freed on May 12 in what Hamas called a goodwill gesture to Donald Trump, who is currently visiting the region. The release follows complex U.S.-Israel-Qatar-Egypt negotiations and raises new hopes for the remaining hostages and potential peace talks.
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After enduring months in Hamas captivity, Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander has finally returned home. In a deeply emotional moment captured on video, Alexander is seen embracing his family for the first time since his release—tears, relief, and raw joy marking the powerful reunion. Alexander was among several hostages freed following recent negotiations involving international mediators. His homecoming has struck a chord worldwide, symbolizing hope and resilience amid the ongoing conflict.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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As Hamas signals the release of US-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander, Israeli hostage families staged a powerful demonstration in Tel Aviv’s Hostages Square. With Donald Trump expected to visit the region, families are making urgent pleas for him to push Prime Minister Netanyahu into finalizing a comprehensive hostage deal. Yehuda Cohen, father of hostage Nimrod Cohen, emotionally demanded Trump’s intervention: “Force Netanyahu to act.” With rising pressure and international attention, the families hope their public appeals can turn political will into life-saving action for their loved ones still held in Gaza.
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A helicopter transporting the mother of US-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander landed at a military base in Israel, where he is expected to arrive following his planned release by Hamas. The development comes ahead of US President Donald Trump's regional visit, as Hamas confirms direct talks with Washington toward a ceasefire. Emotions ran high at the base as preparations intensified. The release signals a rare moment of diplomacy in a brutal conflict. The scene highlights the emotional toll of hostage crises on families and the growing U.S. pressure on Israel and Hamas.
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