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A New Jersey native held hostage by Hamas has been freed. Here’s what to know about Edan Alexander.
The freeing of Alexander marks the first hostage release since Israel broke a weekslong ceasefire with Hamas in March. His release leaves 58 hostages remaining in Gaza; about half are believed to be alive. Hamas has said the move is a goodwill gesture toward the Trump administration.
New Jersey officials, including Gov. Phil Murphy and Sen. Andy Kim, cheered Hamas' release of Edan Alexander of Tenafly.
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In Edan Alexander’s hometown in New Jersey, months of fear and anguish give way to joy and reliefAs news spread of the American hostage’s release, neighbors and classmates gathered to celebrate in Tenafly, New Jersey.
On May 11, Alexander's family and friends, his hometown and strangers around the world who followed his tragic story rejoiced ...
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