Israeli-American soldier Edan Alexander released from Gaza captivity

Edan Alexander, a dual Israeli-American national who is a soldier in the Israeli forces, was released from captivity in Gaza on Monday.

He had been held since 7 October 2023. 

The agreement to release him was brokered by the Trump administration and regional mediators, largely sidestepping Israel. 

Alexander was handed over to the International Committee of the Red Cross in Khan Younis at 6:30pm local time, and has since crossed over into Israel. 

"We affirm that serious and responsible negotiations achieve results in the release of prisoners," Hamas said in a statement. "Continuing the aggression, however, prolongs their suffering and may even kill them.

"We urge the Trump administration to continue its efforts to end this brutal war waged by the war criminal Netanyahu against children, women, and defenseless civilians in the Gaza Strip."