Hamas to release US-Israeli hostage as part of efforts to reach Gaza ceasefire

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. READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/05/12/hamas-says-it-has-released-israeli-american-hostage-edan-alexander Subscribe to our channel. Euronews is available on Dailymotion in 12 languages

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 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. #EdanAlexander #HostageRelease #Hamas #USIsrael #BreakingNews #TrumpVisit #Gaza #MiddleEastCrisis #CeasefireTalks #EmotionalReunion #IsraelHostages #FreeEdan #HopeInGaza #FamilyReunion #USPolitics #TrumpInMiddleEast #HostageCrisis #BreakingUpdates #GazaHostage #PeaceEfforts ~HT.408~

US-Israeli Hostage Edan’s Family Awaits Hug With Tears, Joy Ahead Of His Hamas Release | WATCH

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. #EdanAlexander #HostageRelease #Hamas #USIsrael #BreakingNews #TrumpVisit #Gaza #MiddleEastCrisis #CeasefireTalks #EmotionalReunion #IsraelHostages #FreeEdan #HopeInGaza #FamilyReunion #USPolitics #TrumpInMiddleEast #HostageCrisis #BreakingUpdates #GazaHostage #PeaceEfforts ~HT.408~

‘Force Netanyahu to Seal a Deal, Bring Them All Home’ Hostage Families in Tel Aviv Plea to Trump

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. #Israel #Trump #HostageCrisis #GazaHostages #Netanyahu #EdanAlexander #HostagesSquare #FreeTheHostages #MiddleEast #Hamas #TelAvivProtest #NimrodCohen #YehudaCohen #BringThemHome #TrumpVisit #HostageDeal #PeaceTalks #USIsraelRelations #HamasHostages #GazaConflict Also Read Hamas Releases US-Israeli Hostage Edan Alexander Ahead of Trump’s Middle East Visit :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/hamas-releases-us-israeli-hostage-edan-alexander-ahead-of-trump-s-middle-east-visit-4151571.html?ref=DMDesc Donald Trump May Temporarily Use Qatar’s $400 Million 'Flying Palace' As Air Force One Amid Ethics Scrutiny :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/donald-trump-may-temporarily-use-qatar-s-400-million-flying-palace-as-air-force-one-amid-ethics-s-4151121.html?ref=DMDesc Pakistan Welcomes Trump's Offer To Mediate Kashmir Dispute, Says Islamabad Dedicated To 'Promote Peace' :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/pakistan-welcomes-trumps-offer-to-mediate-kashmir-dispute-says-islamabad-dedicated-to-promote-pea-4150395.html?ref=DMDesc ~HT.408~

Emotional Reunion Nears As Hostage Edan’s Mother Lands At Army Base Ahead Of His Release | Gaza

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. #EdanAlexander #HostageRelease #GazaCrisis #USIsrael #TrumpVisit #Hamas #IsraelNews #MiddleEast #CeasefireTalks #BreakingNews #HelicopterLanding #MilitaryBase #HostageReturn #IsraelHamas #USDiplomacy #HumanitarianCrisis #FamilyReunion #HamasHostage #TenseMoments #HostageDeal ~HT.408~

IDF’s SURPRISING Move Amid Release of U.S. Hostage Edan Alexander | No Ceasefire Declared | Hamas

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. #EdanAlexander #IsraelGaza #IDF #GazaHostage #Ceasefire #BreakingNews #MiddleEast #IsraelDefenseForces #Hamas #HostageCrisis #GazaWar #AmericanHostage #LiveNews #EdanRelease #GazaStrip #Shejaiya #IDFOperations #IsraelNews #ConflictUpdate #MiddleEastCrisis ~ED.194~HT.408~

American Pope Leo XIV Defies Trump on Gaza? New Pope’s BLISTERING Call for Gaza Peace; ‘STOP WAR’

American Pope Leo XIV stunned the world in his first public address by boldly calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza—directly clashing with U.S. President Donald Trump's stance on the conflict. Speaking to over 100,000 people at St. Peter’s Square, the newly elected pontiff demanded the release of all hostages, humanitarian access into Gaza, and an end to the ongoing war. #PopeLeoXIV #EndTheWar #NoMoreWar #GazaCeasefireNow #UkraineWarUpdate #WorldWar3Warning #PopeVsTrump #PopeSpeech2025 #LeoXIVAddress #PeaceInGaza #NeverAgainWar #StopTheWar #ThirdWorldWarQuote #WarAndReligion #NewPopeCallForPeace Also Read IPL 2025: India Versus Pakistan War Is On, BCCI, STOP IPL Season 18 | Opinion :: https://www.oneindia.com/sports/cricket/ipl-2025-india-versus-pakistan-war-is-on-bcci-stop-ipl-season-18-opinion-4148107.html?ref=DMDesc India-Pakistan War Fears Rise: Which Country Is Backing Whom If All-Out War Erupts? :: https://www.oneindia.com/india/india-pakistan-war-fears-rise-which-country-is-backing-whom-if-all-out-war-erupts-4138377.html?ref=DMDesc Meet Jeffrey Goldberg: The Atlantic’s Editor Who Received Trump’s Secret Houthi War Plans :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/meet-jeffrey-goldberg-the-atlantic-s-editor-who-received-trump-s-secret-houthi-war-plans-4104247.html?ref=DMDesc ~PR.152~ED.103~HT.336~