Hamas frees US-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander
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Hamas released the American Israeli citizen, who was serving in the Israeli army when he was captured on Oct. 7, 2023.
Alexander, believed to be the last living captive with US nationality in Gaza, was taken by Hamas during the 7 October attacks.
Freeing Alexander, believed to be the last surviving American hostage held by the militant Palestinian group, comes ahead of U.S. President Trump's visit to the Middle East this week.
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