11.05.2025 23:11
Hamas announced that it would release Edan Alexander, the last known American hostage, who also holds Israeli citizenship, following recent discussions with U.S. officials aimed at achieving a ceasefire. In the statement from Hamas, gratitude was also expressed to Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey for their roles in supporting political and humanitarian efforts in the past.
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As Israel's attacks on the Gaza Strip continue, Hamas announced that it would release a hostage.
THE LAST KNOWN AMERICAN HOSTAGE WILL BE RELEASED Hamas reported that following recent discussions with U.S. officials and the intensified efforts to "achieve a ceasefire, open border crossings, and allow humanitarian aid to enter the Gaza Strip," a decision was made to release Edan Alexander, the last known American hostage who also holds Israeli citizenship. However, it was not specified when Alexander would be released.
Edan Alexander SPECIAL THANKS TO QATAR, EGYPT, AND TURKEY In a statement from Hamas, it was noted that they are ready to immediately start ceasefire negotiations and end the war. Hamas also expressed gratitude to Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey, appreciating their role in supporting political and humanitarian efforts in the past.
"HAMAS HAS BEEN IN CONTACT WITH THE U.S. ADMINISTRATION FOR THE LAST FEW DAYS" Hamas leader in Gaza, Khalil al-Hayya, stated, "As part of our mediator brothers' efforts to achieve a ceasefire, Hamas has been in contact with the U.S. administration for the last few days, and the movement has shown a significant gesture of goodwill. The release of Edan Alexander, an Israeli soldier with U.S. citizenship, will be part of the steps taken to achieve a ceasefire, open crossings, and allow humanitarian aid to our people in the Gaza Strip."
U.S. President Donald Trump's Special Representative for the Middle East, Steve Witkoff WITKOFF WILL GO TO ISRAEL It was reported that U.S. President Donald Trump's Special Representative for the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, is expected to travel to Israel tomorrow to support the process of releasing Alexander.
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