Hamas said on Monday that he would soon release the US-Israeli hostage Edaxand for the last time, although Israel will continue to differ Gaza with clear hints of “intensification” of fighting in war.
While Hamas hopes for a ceasefire, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Hamas would not be released with a ceasefire or prisoner. He said that only safe operation will be ensured for Edan Alexander’s release.
Edan Alexander has been held in Gaza since October 2023, when Militants Hamas launched a coordinated attack on the land, sea and air on Israel, killed more than a thousand people and kidnapped around 250 individuals, including Edan.
Hamas’s armed wing in his statement said: “The Ezzedine Al-Qassam has decided to release the Zionist soldier who today on Monday.” Also read | Hamas releases a video of Israeli -American hostage to Edan Alexander on the eve of Passover; Family refuses to distribute video
Who is Edan Alexander?
Edan Alexander is one of the hostages who have been held in Gaza since October 2023. After the exchange of prisoners between Israel and Hamas, he still holds 59 hostages – only 24 years old of being alive. Five hostages were American citizens up to them, Edan Alexander is the only alive.
According to the hostages and forum of missing families, a group of prisoner family, Alexander’s family was on his way to Israel. Also read | “Sons of dogs, get us out of it”: Palestinian prescription urges Hamas to liberate hostages, Hamas call it “insult”
According to reports, Edan Alexander was born in the United States. After graduation, he moved to Israel in 2022 and joined the Israeli defensive forces (IDF). He served in the elite brigade Golani.
His parents and two younger siblings still live in the US in New Jersey, the USA. The oldest of two siblings, Edan Alexander liked swimming and sports.
On the day he was kidnapped, Edan Alexander was calling with his parents. That was the last call they had with him. Later they learned that Edan was kidnapped by militants of Hamas.
Donald Trump also announced to Truth Social that Edan Alexander, who was considered dead, would be released to Israel.
“I am pleased to announce that Edan Alexander, an American citizen who has been held by the hostage since October 2023, has been returning to his family. I am grateful to all who participate in this monumental news. This was a step that was in good faith to the United States and mediators’ efforts – Qatar and Egypt.” “
“Hopefully this is the first of the last steps necessary to end this brutal conflict. I look very forward to that day of the celebration!” said.
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