Terrorists affiliated with Hamas captured Edan Alexander on October 7, 2023. He was serving in an elite infantry unit on the border with Gaza when he was captured during the October attacks.
American-citizen hostage soldier Edan Alexander will be released, according to an official announcement from Hamas.
According to a statement from Hamas, the decision to free Alexander follows “intensified efforts to achieve a ceasefire, open border crossings, and allow humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip” and recent discussions with US officials.
NBC NEWSThe release date for Alexander is not specified.
Additionally, the terrorist organization claims that it is ready to engage in more intensive talks in order to get to a definitive deal to end the war, create a mutually “agreed prisoner exchange, and enable Gaza to be administered by an independent professional authority.”
The release of hostages in return for Palestinian security prisoners is referred to by Hamas as “prisoner exchange.”
Israel says there will be “a safe corridor” in Gaza for Alexander’s release, but has not committed to a ceasefire.
Alexander’s planned release is hailed as “great news” by President Donald Trump, who will begin his Middle East tour on Tuesday.
Senior Palestinian official revealed that the Hamas declaration is meant to be a goodwill gesture prior to Trump’s arrival.
-Deeprows News
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