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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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Relatives of US-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander, held captive by Hamas, wait with emotion and hope as his release draws near. His grandmother, Varda Ben Baruch, says they are “very excited, happy” and are ready to hug him as soon as he is freed. The anticipated release coincides with a high-stakes visit by US President Donald Trump to the region, amid direct ceasefire talks between the U.S. and Hamas. As the reunion nears, emotions run high among the family and global attention is fixed on Edan's return.
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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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