Hamas releases Israeli-US hostage Edan Alexander in 'goodwill gesture' to Trump
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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Einav Zangaucker, the mother of Israeli hostage Matan Zangauker, has launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after Hamas announced the release of American hostage Idan Alexander. Both men are believed to have been held in the same Gaza tunnel. While Alexander is set to return home, Matan remains captive. Einav accused Netanyahu of deliberately abandoning her son, calling him the "Angel of Death" and vowing not to stop fighting for Matan’s release. The statement has reignited public anger over the hostage situation and Netanyahu’s handling of the crisis.
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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 City’s 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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Hamas has released a video showing two Israeli hostages held in Gaza—Elkana Bohbot and Yosef Haim Ohana, both abducted on October 7, 2023. In the footage, Bohbot appears weak and unresponsive, while Ohana urges the Israeli government to end the war and secure their release. Families of the hostages are demanding urgent action, criticizing the government for not doing enough. Outside Israel’s Defense Ministry in Tel Aviv, protesters held signs reading “We Can Save the Rest” and “All of Them Now,” as tensions over the stalled hostage deal intensify.
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