American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander, who had been held captive by Hamas in Gaza since Oct. 7, 2023, was released on Monday.

A senior Hamas official tells Newsweek that the Palestinian militant group saw "positive" potential in signs of a growing rift between President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, after offering the U.S. leader a political win in the form of an American hostage release ahead of his Middle East trip.

The American dual national Edan Alexander has been handed over by Hamas more than 19 months after he was taken hostage.

The Israeli military confirmed that Alexander was turned over to the Red Cross on Monday evening and was being brought to Israeli forces.

The agreement to release Edan Alexander came after talks between Washington and Hamas that did not include Israel.

Hamas will release Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander from Gaza on Monday, the Palestinian militant group said, and fighting appeared to stop at midday after Israel said it would pause operations to allow safe passage for the hostage.

Hamas releases Edan Alexander, the last living American hostage in Gaza, ahead of President Trump’s Middle East trip

Hamas released Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander, who is believed to be the last living U.S. citizen held captive in Gaza. NBC News’ Hala Gorani reports.

Freeing Alexander, believed to be the last surviving American hostage held by the militant Palestinian group, comes ahead of U.S. President Trump's visit to the Middle East this week.

Hamas announced on Sunday that it would free Edan Alexander as a goodwill gesture for the Trump administration.