US EditionSt. Louis Jewish Federation responds to hostage release
- Edan Alexander, a 21-year-old soldier from New Jersey, was released by Hamas after being held hostage for 584 days and arrived at the Re'im military base in Israel.
- His capture occurred on October 7, 2023, when Hamas and other groups launched their first large invasion of Israeli territory since 1948, taking 251 hostages including Alexander.
- Following Hamas transferring Alexander in Khan Younis into the custody of the Red Cross, Israeli forces facilitated his release through cooperation with officials from the U.S., Egypt, and Qatar.
- Upon his arrival, Alexander expressed gratitude to President Trump, was warmly welcomed by his family who had traveled from the U.S., and military representatives reported that he is currently receiving both physical and mental health assessments at Sourasky Medical Center.
- The release renewed diplomatic efforts for peace, with officials stating "hope is mandatory," while 58 hostages remain held by Hamas and Israel continues efforts to secure their return.
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Last living American hostage held by Hamas reunites with family
(The Center Square) – Parents of Edan Alexander, the 21-year-old from New Jersey and last remaining American held hostage by Hamas, said Tuesday they always believed the day would come to see their son.
2 Very Different Hostage Homecomings Show Israel’s Dedication to Its People
It’s been quite a week for Israeli homecomings. On Monday, American-Israeli Edan Alexander was returned to Israel after 584 harrowing days of captivity in Hamas’ dungeons under Gaza. Alexander, now 21, was just 19 years old on Oct. 7, 2023, when the Hamas terror army invaded Israel and took him hostage alongside about 250 other Israelis and foreign nationals. He subsisted in unbearable conditions, often shackled, nearly starved, and locked under…
American Hostage Edan Alexander Reunites with Parents After 584 Days in Hamas Captivity - News Addicts
With tight hugs and tears, American-Israeli Edan Alexander was reunited with his parents today, ending 584 harrowing days in Hamas captivity. WATCH: Edan Alexander reuniting with his parents after being a hostage 584 days. pic.twitter.com/ngvQGCZ2hL — Kassy Akiva (@KassyAkiva) May 12, 2025 The 21-year-old greeted his parents at the Re’im base on the Gaza border. […] The post American Hostage Edan Alexander Reunites with Parents After 584 Days in…
Tears, hugs as Israeli-American hostage reunites with family after 584 days
Alexander, who had been held by militants since late 2023, was transferred to an Israeli military facility shortly after his release. Waiting for him was the family he had been torn from—now overjoyed and overwhelmed to finally hold him again.
St. Louis Jewish Federation responds to hostage release
ST. LOUIS – The last living American hostage held by Hamas terrorists is now home. Edan Alexander was reunited with his family Monday after being held captive for 584 days by Hamas. Alexander is a dual citizen and an Israeli American soldier from New Jersey. He was captured by Hamas while serving in the IDF during the Oct. 7, 2023, attack. The St. Louis Jewish Federation said while this is a day of celebration, it is also a day of sorrow. "St. L…
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