Hamas releases American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander from Gaza

Hamas has released Edan Alexander an American-Israeli hostage held in Gaza, who was taken captive while serving in the Israeli army during Hamas’s attack on 7 October. Edan is the last living American hostage and was released after direct negotiations between the US and the Palestinian armed group. The UN welcomed Edan’s release and called for a ceasefire in Gaza

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