Joy erupted in Tenafly, New Jersey and Tel Aviv as Edan Alexander, the last living U.S.-Israeli hostage in Gaza, was released by Hamas after over 19 months in captivity.
The 21-year-old soldier, captured during Hamas’ October 2023 assault, was handed to the Red Cross.
His release comes just before U.S. President Donald Trump’s regional visit and amid direct Hamas-Washington ceasefire talks.
Emotional scenes played out at Hostages Square and in his hometown, where supporters cheered the long-awaited announcement.
Hopes for peace reignite with this symbolic humanitarian breakthrough.
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