Tuesday, May 13, 2025

Edan Alexander reunites with family in Israel

Edan Alexander is in Israeli territory, and will reunite with his family after 584 days in Hamas captivity. US President Donald Trump told American reporters that Edan's parents, Adi and Yael, are overjoyed that their son is coming home."He’s coming home to his parents, which is really great news,” he said. "His parents, they're so happy, so so happy." He added that he believes that 20 living hostages remain in Gaza, although the official number is 23. 
 
Trump also noted that Alexander's homecoming marked the release of the last living American hostage in Gaza. The Prime Minister's Office announced Alexander's return to Israel in a Monday night statement.
"The government of Israel embraces IDF Staff Sergeant Edan Alexander, who has been returned from Hamas captivity," the statement reads.

The PMO said that it would assist him "in his reintegration and support him and his family." "The government of Israel is committed to the return of all hostages and missing persons — both the living and the fallen," the statement read. "We will continue to act tirelessly until they are all brought home to Israel."The Hostages and Missing Families Forum noted that Alexander's release was a stark reminder of the remaining hostages in Gaza.    (Read More)