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American hostage Edan Alexander released by Hamas after more than 580 days in captivity

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Edan Alexander, a 21-year-old dual U.S.-Israeli citizen, was released by Hamas on Monday after he spent more than 580 days held captive in Gaza.
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News video: Hamas releases Israeli-US hostage Edan Alexander in 'goodwill gesture' to Trump

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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 :...

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