Gaza BREAKING: Hamas Frees U.S.-Israeli Hostage Edan Alexander After 19 Months In Captivity | WATCH
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Gaza BREAKING: Hamas Frees U.S.-Israeli Hostage Edan Alexander After 19 Months In Captivity | WATCH
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 Trumpâs visit to the Middle East, signaling possible ceasefire negotiations.
Trumpâs 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 Israelâs counteroffensive began.
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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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 âvery excited, happyâ 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 Avivâs 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 Trumpâs intervention: âForce Netanyahu to act.â 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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Conflicting reports emerged as the IDF reportedly scaled down certain operations in Gaza to support the release of American hostage Edan Alexander. While no formal ceasefire has been declared, Israeli media confirms that some military activity is being limited to avoid disrupting the handover process. IDF troops are still engaged in combat, particularly in Gaza Cityâs Shejaiya. The developments come amid heightened global scrutiny and diplomatic pressure surrounding hostage negotiations and ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip.
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