Hamas hands over Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander to Red Cross
Hamas says it has released Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander. France 24’s Noga Tarnopolsky tells us more.
Day: May 12, 2025
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Hamas releases U.S.-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander
The American dual national Edan Alexander has been handed over by Hamas more than 19 months after he was taken hostage.