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Hamas Announces Imminent Release of Last American Hostage in Gaza

Edan Alexander's release is tied to ceasefire talks, aid resumption, and long-term governance proposals for Gaza.

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Anti-war protestors in Israel demanded a ceasefire in Gaza and the return of the remaining hostages on Saturday
Varda Ben Baruch holds photos of her grandson Israeli- American hostage Edan Alexander as she walks near Israeli soldiers during a rally of families of hostages held in the Gaza Strip at Nir Oz near the border with the Gaza Strip. (Photo by Amir Levy/Getty Images)
Israel has cut Gaza off from aid since March, with aid agencies warnnig they have run out of food

Overview

  • Hamas has confirmed plans to release Edan Alexander, the final American hostage in Gaza, as part of a broader ceasefire initiative.
  • The release is linked to reopening crossings into Gaza and restoring humanitarian aid delivery to the blockaded territory.
  • Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayyah has indicated readiness for intensive negotiations with the US, including discussions on prisoner exchanges and technocratic governance in Gaza.
  • The announcement comes just days before US President Donald Trump’s visit to the Middle East, though he is not scheduled to visit Israel.
  • Edan Alexander, a 21-year-old Israeli-American soldier, was abducted during the October 2023 Hamas attack that sparked the ongoing Gaza war.