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Edan Alexander, U.S.-Israeli hostage, released after more than 19 months in Hamas captivity
The American dual national Edan Alexander has been handed over by Hamas more than 19 months after he was taken hostage.
Trump envoy confirms that Hamas has agreed to release the last living US hostage in Gaza
The announcement of the first hostage release since Israel shattered a ceasefire in March comes shortly before Trump visits the Middle East this week.
Hamas releases Israeli-American hostage after 19 months
The Israeli military confirmed that 21-year-old Edan Alexander was turned over to the Red Cross and then to Israeli forces.
Freed Israeli-American hostage leaves Gaza, Israel says no ceasefire
Lyle and Erik Menendez, serving life sentences for the 1989 shotgun murders of their parents in their Beverly Hills, can be re-sentenced for their crime, a Los Angeles judge ruled on Tuesday, paving the way for the brothers' possible release from prison.
Hamas, Israel confirm talks have resumed to end war in Gaza, release hostages
Hamas and Israel have confirmed that talks to end the war in Gaza and release hostages on both sides resumed Saturday.
Israeli-US hostage reunites with family after being freed by Hamas
Crowds celebrated in Tel Aviv's 'Hostage Square'
US envoy Boehler sees better chance for hostage release in Gaza
TEL AVIV - U.S. special envoy Adam Boehler said on Tuesday there was a better chance of securing the release of the remaining 58 hostages held in Gaza following the release of Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander by Hamas a day earlier.
Israel mobilizes new ground assault on Gaza to pressure Hamas into freeing hostages
Israel is mobilizing forces for a new ground assault in Gaza, after Palestinian officials said about 300 people died in waves of airstrikes over the past 72 hours. Israeli officials say the objective is to pressure Hamas into freeing the remaining hostages held in Gaza.
Al-Monitor on MSN1d
Rescuers say 100 dead as Israel launches fresh Gaza offensive
As part of the understanding with Washington regarding Alexander’s release, senior Hamas official Taher al-Nunu said the ...
The Hill5d
Last US hostage expected to be released by Hamas on Monday
Trump on Sunday confirmed that Alexander, a New Jersey native with dual U.S.-Israeli citizenship, “is coming home to his family,” after being held hostage in Gaza since Oct. 7, 2023.
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Hamas to release US-Israeli hostage as part of efforts to reach Gaza ceasefire
as she called for his release again last month Hamas says it will release Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander, who is believed to be the last living captive with US nationality in Gaza ...
The Times of Israel5d
Hamas set to free US-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander Monday in goodwill gesture to Trump
Israel wasn't told in advance about release; Hamas hoping US will now coax Jerusalem to end war in exchange for all hostages; ...
Gaza Hit by Intense Israeli Airstrikes; At Least 80 Reported Dead
At least 80 people have been killed in Israeli airstrikes across Gaza, according to reports from hospitals and first ...