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US-Israeli hostage freed by Hamas in 'goodwill' gesture

May 13, 2025

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The Independent

Edan Alexander handed over to the Red Cross in Gaza

- ANGUS THOMPSON

US-Israeli hostage freed by Hamas in 'goodwill' gesture

An Israeli-American hostage held captive in Gaza has been released in a move it is hoped will pave the way for a return to ceasefire talks between Tel Aviv and Hamas. Edan Alexander, 21, was handed over to the Red Cross in Gaza yesterday afternoon and was later transferred to the Re’im base in Israel by a special Israeli military unit.

Fighting stopped at midday in Gaza after Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel would pause its operations to allow safe passage for Mr Alexander’s release.

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