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Hamas releases Israeli-American hostage in goodwill gesture toward Trump administration

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DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Hamas on Monday released an Israeli-American soldier who had been held hostage in Gaza for more than 19 months, offering a goodwill gesture toward the Trump administration that could lay the groundwork for a new ceasefire with Israel.

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May 11, 2025
Hamas says it will release American hostage Edan Alexander
Headline from FOX 35 Orlando ·
May 12, 2025Newest
Hamas releases Israeli-American hostage in goodwill gesture toward Trump administration
Headline from East Idaho News ·

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FOX 5 New York
Hamas says it will release American hostage Edan Alexander (opens FOX 5 New York)
Published May 10, 2025
FOX 5 New York's feed description
Edan Alexander, a dual U.S.-Israeli citizen, has been held captive in Gaza since the October 7 Hamas attack on southern Israel.
ABC 7 Los Angeles
Hamas says Edan Alexander, last living American hostage in Gaza, will be released in truce efforts (opens ABC 7 Los Angeles)
Published May 10, 2025
ABC 7 Los Angeles's feed description
The Hamas statement does not say when the release will happen, and comes shortly before U.S. President Donald Trump visits the Middle East this week.
NBC News
Hamas says it will release hostage Edan Alexander in agreement with U.S. (opens NBC News)
Published May 10, 2025
NBC News's feed description
Hamas agreed to release Edan Alexander, a dual U.S. and Israeli citizen believed to be the last living U.S. citizen who remains captive in Gaza, weeks after saying it had lost contact with the group holding him hostage.
Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Hamas to release Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander | Honolulu Star-Advertiser (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)
Published May 10, 2025
Honolulu Star-Advertiser's feed description
CAIRO >> Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander will soon be released in Gaza, a senior Hamas official told Reuters on Sunday, a move key Arab mediators Qatar and Egypt described as an encouraging step towards a return to ceasefire talks in the war-torn enclave.
New York Post
Edan Alexander, last living American hostage in Gaza, set to be freed by Hamas in hopes of appeasing Trump (opens New York Post)
Published May 10, 2025
New York Post's feed description
Edan Alexander, the last American hostage in Gaza, is set to be freed following recent talks with the US to appease President Trump and move ahead with a wider cease-fire deal, Hamas said Sunday.
Washington Examiner
Edan Alexander, last living American hostage in Gaza, will be released: Hamas (opens Washington Examiner)
Published May 10, 2025
Washington Examiner's feed description
The Hamas statement Sunday night does not say when the release will happen.
Time
Hamas Says Edan Alexander, American Hostage, To Be Released (opens Time)
Published May 10, 2025
Time's feed description
The Hamas statement Sunday night does not say when the release will happen.
Newsweek
Hamas says American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander will be released (opens Newsweek)
Published May 10, 2025
Newsweek's feed description
Alexander is the last living American hostage taken by Hamas from their October 7, 2023, attack on Israel.
NBC Los Angeles
Hamas will release Edan Alexander, the last living American hostage in Gaza, in truce efforts (opens NBC Los Angeles)
Published May 10, 2025
NBC Los Angeles's feed description
The Hamas statement Sunday does not say when the release will happen, but the announcement comes before Donald Trump visits the Middle East this week.
BNO News
Hamas says it will release American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander (opens BNO News)
Published May 10, 2025
BNO News's feed description
Hamas announced that it has agreed to release Edan Alexander, a U.S.-Israeli dual citizen held hostage in Gaza, as part of what it described as a goodwill gesture to the United States and an effort to advance ceasefire negotiations.
The Guardian
Hamas says it will release last living American hostage in Gaza (opens The Guardian)
Published May 10, 2025
The Guardian's feed description
Edan Alexander, an Israeli-American soldier kidnapped on 7 October, reportedly set to be released on Tuesday
NJ.com / Star-Ledger
N.J. native Edan Alexander, last living American hostage in Gaza, will be set free, Hamas says (opens NJ.com / Star-Ledger)
Published May 10, 2025
NJ.com / Star-Ledger's feed description
Two Hamas officials told The Associated Press they expect the release in the next 48 hours.
CNN
Hamas announces imminent release of Edan Alexander, last known living American hostage (opens CNN)
Published May 10, 2025
CNN's feed description
Hamas has announced the imminent release of Edan Alexander, the last known living American hostage held in Gaza.
CBS News
Edan Alexander, U.S. citizen taken hostage on Oct. 7, will be released, Hamas says (opens CBS News)
Published May 10, 2025
CBS News's feed description
Edan Alexander, a 20-year-old Israeli American who has been held hostage since October 2023, will be released, Hamas announced Sunday.
NBC New York
Edan Alexander, last living American hostage, to be released by Hamas (opens NBC New York)
Published May 10, 2025
NBC New York's feed description
A statement by Hamas says Edan Alexander, a dual citizen of Israel and the United States, will be released.
The Oregonian
The last American hostage living in Gaza will be released, Hamas says (opens The Oregonian)
Published May 10, 2025
The Oregonian's feed description
Edan Alexander, an Israeli soldier and American citizen, was abducted from his base in October 2023.
FOX 29 Philadelphia
American hostage Edan Alexander released by Hamas (opens FOX 29 Philadelphia)
Published May 11, 2025
FOX 29 Philadelphia's feed description
Hamas said they were releasing Edan Alexander, an American-Israeli soldier, as a gesture of good will towards the Trump administration.
Breitbart News
Hamas Claims It Will Release U.S. Israeli Hostage Edan Alexander (opens Breitbart News)
Published May 11, 2025
Breitbart News's feed description
Hamas claimed it will release Edan Alexander, who is believed to be the last known living American being held hostage by the terrorist group.
The Guardian
Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander due to be released by Hamas – Israel-Gaza war live (opens The Guardian)
Published May 11, 2025
The Guardian's feed description
Israel says there will be ‘safe corridor’ in Gaza for Alexander’s release but has not agreed to ceasefire
Daily Journal
Hamas says it will release American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander on Monday (opens Daily Journal)
Published May 11, 2025
Daily Journal's feed description
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — The Hamas militant group says it will release the last living American-Israeli hostage held in Gaza on Monday. In a statement, Hamas did not immediately disclose further details about the release.
Newsweek
Hamas pledges to release American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander on Monday (opens Newsweek)
Published May 11, 2025
Newsweek's feed description
The move follows negotiations with the U.S. believed to be a goodwill gesture to capitalize on Trump's push for ending the Gaza war
Fox News
Trump says last living American hostage Edan Alexander will be released by Hamas: 'Coming home' (opens Fox News)
Published May 11, 2025
Fox News's feed description
President Trump says American hostage Edan Alexander is "coming home."
Anchorage Daily News
Hamas releases American-Israeli hostage, saying it’s a goodwill gesture toward the Trump administration (opens Anchorage Daily News)
Published May 11, 2025
Anchorage Daily News's feed description
The release comes ahead of President Donald Trump’s visit to the Middle East this week.
UPI
Hamas announces last U.S. hostage in Gaza will be released (opens UPI)
Published May 11, 2025
UPI's feed description
Hamas has announced it will release the man believed to be the last living U.S. citizen held hostage in Gaza, the group announced Sunday.
ABC 7 Los Angeles
Israel to pause Gaza fighting ahead of US hostage Edan Alexander's release by Hamas (opens ABC 7 Los Angeles)
Published May 11, 2025
ABC 7 Los Angeles's feed description
American-Israel hostage Edan Alexander -- held captive by Hamas in the Gaza Strip since Oct. 7, 2023 -- was set to be released Monday.

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