Edan Alexander, U.S.-Israeli hostage, released after more than 19 months in captivity, Hamas says

[Michie]

Hamas said it had released Edan Alexander, believed to be the last living U.S. citizen held hostage in Gaza, Monday as President Trump departed Washington for a trip to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. The Israel Defense Forces said a hostage had been transferred to the Red Cross and was being transported to the IDF in Gaza.

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Edan Alexander, U.S.-Israeli hostage, released after more than 19 months in captivity, Hamas says

The American dual national Edan Alexander has been handed over more than 19 months after he was taken hostage, Hamas says.

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[Michie]

The Red Cross said that his health condition was “intact,” while Channel 12 reported that his condition was “poor,” while citing an Israeli official who said Alexander was smiling and able to walk on his own “with a little help.”

Alexander experienced abuse and violence, as well as long days of starvation, i24 News reported.

Alexander was also met by White House envoy Steve Witkoff, who had led negotiations, U.S. Special Envoy for Hostage Response, Adam Boehler, and Israel’s hostage coordinator, Gal Hirsch.

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After 584 days in Gaza: IDF soldier Edan Alexander released from Hamas captivity, arrives in Israel

Dual Israeli-U S citizen and IDF Israel Defense Forces soldier, Edan Alexander, arrived in Israel shortly before 8 p m local time, 584 days after he was kidnapped and kept in captivity by Hamas

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[Michie]

IDF Spokesperson Unit
In this photo released by the IDF, Edan Alexander hugs a family member in Re’im, southern Israel, following his release on May 12.

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[John G.]

He looks much better than the other released hostages who did not have US citizenship.

 

[RileyG]