Hamas has announced that Edan Alexander, believed to be the last living American hostage held in Gaza, will soon be released in what is being described as a goodwill gesture. The move follows several days of communication between the militant group and the United States, with Hamas saying the talks had shown “high positivity.”Alexander, 21, was captured during the Hamas-led attack on southern Israel on October 7, 2023. His family received the news of his expected release on Sunday, which also marked Mother’s Day in the United States. They described it as “the greatest gift imaginable,” and thanked President Donald Trump, US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff, and the wider administration for their efforts.Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office confirmed it had been informed by the US of Hamas’s intention to release Alexander “without compensation or conditions.”
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Although the launch was originally anticipated on Monday, discussions are more likely to start on Tuesday, according to resources close to the negotiations. Prior to the release, US Special Envoy for Hostage Response, Adam Boehler, is scheduled to travel to Israel along with Alexander’s kids, Adi and Yael. With the help of both Trump and Marco Rubio, Boehler confirmed that the administration had given Alexander’s situation a lot of thought. Hamas claims that the transfer is a part of broader efforts to end the Israeli-imposed perfect blockade of Gaza and resume humanitarian aid, despite the limited details of the negotiations. Donald Trump, the president of the United States, praised the news of Edan Alexander’s looming launch as “monumental information,” calling it a significant act of goodwill. Trump described the action as” a step taken in great devotion toward the United States and the work of the negotiators – Qatar and Egypt – to put an end to this very terrible combat” in a blog on Truth Social. He praised the “team-led energy” that gave Alexander’s event priority, citing US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Middle Eastern minister Steve Witkoff as examples of their persistence. Trump reaffirmed his government’s commitment to ensuring the discharge of all victims and added that both Americans and Israelis should see the release as a crucial first step.
Edan Alexander, who is he?
- Edan Alexander, who was born in Tel Aviv and was raised in New Jersey, is two Israeli-American citizenship.
- When Hamas captured him on October 7, 2023, he was serving in an elite troops system close to Gaza.
- Alexander is thought to be the last US citizen to remain intact among the five hostages held in Gaza.
- His family has spoken out loud about his release, taking part in internet interviews, and speaking with officers.
- The Israeli government should work toward a resolution to return all captives to their families, according to The Hostages and Missing Households Forum, in response to the news.
- Alexander is one of the 59 victims who are still being held in Gaza, though just 21 are still alive, according to President Trump.
- His release comes as the US and Israeli governments are under increased pressure to put an end to the conflict and secure the release of victims.
