Hamas frees US-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander
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The parents of released Hamas hostage Edan Alexander thanked President Donald Trump and White House envoy Steve Witkoff while speaking to reporters. Alexander was believed to be the last living U.S. citizen held captive in Gaza.
Edan Alexander posted a photo of him sitting in the sun holding a bottle of beer. Edan Alexander, the last known living American hostage held by Hamas in Gaza, posted a message on social media on May 13, the first since his release on May 12. Alexander ...
Edan Alexander's release prompts hope that this is a "window of opportunity" to secure the release of remaining 58 hostages amid concerns over Israeli military operations.
CAIRO (Reuters) -Talks between Hamas and the U.S. administration on a ceasefire in Gaza and the entry of humanitarian aid to the besieged enclave are underway, a senior Palestinian official familiar with the discussions told Reuters on Sunday.
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