In first testimony, mere hours after his release from captivity, new details emerged about Hamas captive Edan Alexander's 584 days in captivity. According to initial reports, the soldier, who also holds American citizenship, was referred to as 'The American' by his captors. According to public broadcaster Kan, he endured severe torture during lengthy Hamas interrogations that lasted for weeks. Throughout his captivity, he was held alongside other hostages in southern Gaza, in a tunnel without daylight.

