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'A gift to President Trump': What does Hamas gain in releasing Edan Alexander?

Analysis: Terror group is set to unconditionally release American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander ahead of Trump’s Doha visit, leveraging Qatar’s mediation to deepen U.S.-Israel tensions and push for a broader ceasefire deal; It's likely that both Hamas and Qatar timed the move as a joint diplomatic gesture

Itamar Eichner | 05.12.25

PM says Edan Alexander release is result of military pressure on Hamas, critical days for deal

In a statement, Netanyahu's office says Israel only committed to providing a secure corridor for the transfer of the Israeli-American hostage, while further negotiations would be conducted under fire

Ynet | 05.12.25

Edan Alexander: The soldier who became a symbol for Trump

Alexander is last known living American hostage held by Hamas; the group is also holding the remains of four other U.S. citizens—Itay Chen, Gadi Haggai, Judi Weinstein Haggai and Omer Neutra

ynet | 05.11.25

Trump: Edan Alexander is returning to his family; Israel: any talks to be held 'under fire'

Statement by U.S. President also says: 'Hopefully this is the first of those final steps necessary to end this brutal conflict'; PMO: U.S. officials told Israel move is expected to open the door to negotiations for a broader hostage release

Itamar Eichner | 05.11.25

Hamas agrees to release Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander

Release of kidnapped IDF soldier possible first step in breakthrough to reach ceasefire in Gaza; Israel said to not be in the know on talks between terror group and U.S.; hostage families accuse Netanyahu of abandoning their loved-ones

Ynet | 05.11.25

Trump: I understand there are less than 24 living hostages

In Rose Garden event for National Day of Prayer, Trump cites fresh sanctions on Iranian oil, recounts chilling testimony from freed captives and vows to family to intensify efforts to free Edan Alexander

Daniel Edelson, New York | 05.01.25

Father of American hostage calls for direct talks with Hamas to secure hostage release

In message to son Edan, Adi Alexander says, 'just believe that everyone is fighting for your release'; expresses frustration over stalled negotiations

Reuters | 04.20.25

Hamas rejects Egyptian disarmament plan, eyes US role in ceasefire talks with Trump gesture

Terror group signals readiness to release more hostages as talks focus on guarantees for ending war; Hamas may reportedly free Israeli-American Edan Alexander as goodwill gesture to Trump in exchange for framework agreement

Ynet correspondents | 04.14.25

Potential progress toward hostage release

Hamas says prepared for 'serious' hostage release following US assurances on ceasefire

Israel is waiting for a response to the proposal to offer for release of nine or 10 live hostages, including Edan Alexander, seen over the weekend in a Hamas psychological terror video; Defense minister says after the encirclement of Rafah and the capture of Morag corridor: 'A significant portion of Gaza’s territory is now part of Israel’s security zones'

Itamar Eichner, Yoav Zitun, Einav Halabi | 04.14.25

הסרטון של החטוף עידן אלכסנדר שפרסם ארגון טרור חמאס

'Why am I not home?': Captive soldier Edan Alexander in Hamas video

Family approves publication of second video from 20-year-old Israeli-American soldier, saying after its release: 'You can see the fear and despair on his face'; criticizes government for abandoning him and other hostages.

Lior Ohana, Yael Ciechanover | 04.13.25

Made aliyah alone and abducted on October 7: The story of Edan Alexander

Hamas releases a second psychological warfare video of American-Israeli soldier Edan Alexander, whose story of bravery and capture on October 7 continues to haunt his family and drive U.S. efforts for a hostage deal

Dan Oren | 04.13.25

שורדי שבי חטופים ליל סדר פסח קרינה ארייב אמילי דמארי שגיא דקל חן אביטל

'My head is here, but my heart is there': Freed hostages mark first Passover home

Captivity survivors and relatives of those still held by Hamas mark second Passover Seder with emotional appeals to free the remaining 59 hostages: 'We must not forget them'

Ynet | 04.12.25

Hamas releases new video of hostage Edan Alexander on Passover night

Terror group releases second propaganda video featuring sign of life from 20-year-old Israeli-American soldier who has been held captive in Gaza for 554 days

Ynet correspondents | 04.12.25

Report: Egypt presents new Gaza ceasefire proposal offering release of 8 hostages

Egyptian draft includes 40 to 70 days of calm, resumption of humanitarian aid to Gaza; senior Hamas delegation heading to Cairo; Netanyahu meets with US Mideast envoy ahead of summit with Trump

Lior Ben Ari, Itamar Eichner, Washington | 04.07.25

פעילות כוחות צוות הקרב של חטיבה 14 ברפיח

Israel awaits Hamas answer to counterproposal as military pressue mounts

Officials say terror group signaled willingness to release five living hostages, including American-Israeli dual citizen Edan Alexander, in exchange for 50-day ceasefire; Jerusalem, however, is demanding release of 11 captives in return for 40-day truce

Itamar Eichner | 03.31.25

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