Hamas to Release US-Israeli Hostage
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The agreement to release Edan Alexander came after talks between Washington and Hamas that did not include Israel.
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ZNetwork on MSNHamas Releases US-Israeli Citizen Edan Alexander After Talks With USHamas released Edan Alexander, a 21-year-old New Jersey-born IDF soldier who was captured during the October 7 Hamas-led attack on Israel. Alexander was handed over to the Red Cross, which transferred him to the Israeli military.
Both Al Jazeera and Reuters are reporting that Hamas and the US are directly discussing a ceasefire and the entry of humanitarian aid into Gaza.
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