Hamas releases Edan Alexander, the last living American Israeli hostage in Gaza
Monday, 12 May 2025 () An American Israeli soldier held hostage for more than 19 months in the Gaza Strip was released Monday, Hamas said, in a goodwill gesture toward the Trump administration that could lay the groundwork for a new ceasefire with Israel.
Joy erupted in Tenafly, New Jersey and Tel Aviv as Edan Alexander, the last living U.S.-Israeli hostage in Gaza, was released by Hamas after over 19 months in captivity. The 21-year-old soldier, captured during Hamas’ October 2023 assault, was handed to the Red Cross. His release comes just before...
Edan Alexander, a 19-year-old American-Israeli soldier and IDF combat medic, was taken hostage by Hamas during the October 7 attack that ignited the Israel-Gaza war. After 583 harrowing days held underground in Gaza, often in brutal conditions, Edan has finally been freed. This video covers the emotional reunion with his family, the covert negotiations said to be led by Trump’s team, and what his release means for the remaining hostages and ongoing ceasefire talks.
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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.
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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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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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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.
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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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