Hamas militnt group has released Edan Alexander, the last known living American hostage in Gaza

[Augusta]

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Hamas militant group has transferred Edan Alexander, the last known living American hostage in Gaza, to the Red Cross ahead of his handover to Israel, according to both the militant group and Israeli officials.

The 21-year-old, a New Jersey native serving in the Israeli military, was abducted by Hamas during the October 7, 2023 attack. His release follows several days of negotiations between the U.S. and Hamas, part of wider efforts to secure a ceasefire and resume humanitarian aid into Gaza.

Alexander’s freedom comes just ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump’s Middle East tour, which includes stops in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE. His family described the timing on Mother’s Day as “the greatest gift imaginable” and expressed gratitude to Trump, envoy Steve Witkoff, and the U.S. administration.

 

[magnus2022]

This guy is super lucky. He survived 584 days in Hamas detention. I doubt if any Israeli have endured such hard and survived it especially in Hamas detention. Congratulations to Alex!

 

[Fidelia]

I can't imagine how this guy's perception about life would be after this incarceration in the den of world terrorists.