Hamas to Release Israeli-American Hostage Edan Alexander After Talks with US

Hamas had claimed to have lost contact with the group holding Israeli-American soldier Edan Alexander hostage following a strike on their location but is now expected to announce the release of Alexander, sources involved in negotiations told Israeli media on Sunday, May 11. 

Estimates say the release could take place in the coming 48 hours, the sources said. Hamas said it might release Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander on Monday, Arabic media reported, citing Gazan sources knowledgeable on the matter. Alexander’s parents confirmed the development to Israeli media.   

"As an Israeli citizen and soldier, as well as a US citizen, both Israel and the United States are committed to his safety and security and to ensuring his safe return home, along with Israel's commitment to securing the return of the other 58 hostages without delay," the family added in a later statement through the Hostages and Missing Families Forum. No hostage should be left behind." 

The Prime Minister's Office said that the US informed Israel of Hamas's intention to release Alexander, an American citizen, as a gesture to the Americans, "without any compensation or conditions."

"The United States has informed Israel that this move is expected to lead to negotiations for the release of hostages under the original Witkoff framework, which Israel has already accepted," the PMO noted. (JPost/VFI News)

“Our Heavenly Father, we thank You for securing the release of Edan Alexander. We are extremely grateful to you, the American president, and everyone else who worked hard for his freedom. We pray that the release will proceed according to plan and that this will spark more negotiations and the release of additional hostages. We pray in Yeshua's Name that You will eventually free all the hostages and guard their hearts, bodies and minds at all times.”