Hamas to release Israeli-American hostage Alexander on Monday, group says

Supporters of Israeli hostages kidnapped during the October 7, 2023 attack on Israel by Hamas, take part in a protest as they demand the release of all hostages in the 555 day since the kidnapping, in Jerusalem
People carry posters with pictures of Edan Alexander, kidnapped during the October 7, 2023 attack on Israel by Hamas, as supporters of Israeli hostages take part in a protest and they demand the release of all hostages in the 555 day since the kidnapping, in Jerusalem, April 13, 2025. REUTERS/Ronen Zvulun/File Photo
Source: REUTERS

Hamas will release on Monday Israeli-American Edan Alexander, believed to be the last surviving U.S. hostage held by the militant Palestinian group in Gaza, a spokesperson for the Hamas armed wing said.

U.S. President Donald Trump's administration had said that releasing Alexander was a "top priority."

Alexander, 21, was born and raised in New Jersey and was serving in the Israeli army when he was captured by Hamas during its attack on Israel in October, 2023.

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