Hamas releases Israeli-American hostage
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Israeli hostage Edan Alexander, who had been held captive by Hamas in Gaza since Oct. 7, 2023, was released on Monday after successful negotiations between the U.S. and the terrorist organization, the Israel Defense Forces said.
This Israeli prime minister's comments are likely to complicate talks on a new ceasefire that seemed to gain momentum after Hamas released the last living American hostage this week.
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The American dual national Edan Alexander has been handed over by Hamas more than 19 months after he was taken hostage.
Israel struck a hospital in Gaza early Tuesday, a day after briefly pausing military activity for the release of Israeli-American Edan Alexander by Hamas.
The agreement to release Edan Alexander came after talks between Washington and Hamas that did not include Israel.
Hamas released Edan Alexander, the last living American hostage in Gaza, on Monday ahead of President Trump’s visit to the region this week.
Edan Alexander, the last known living American hostage in Gaza, was released by Hamas and reunited with his family on Monday, ending an 18-month ordeal that began with the militant group’s October 7 attack.
Hamas releases Edan Alexander, the last living American hostage in Gaza, ahead of President Trump’s Middle East trip
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Freed hostage Edan Alexander is handed over to the Red Cross and then to Israeli forces before being flown to a hospital in Tel Aviv.