Red Cross receives U.S.-"Israeli" captive Edan Alexander
The International Committee of the Red Cross received US-"Israeli" captive Edan Alexander, May 12, after Hamas announced his release as part of ongoing ceasefire negotiations with the United States.
In a statement issued yesterday, Abu Obaida, the spokesperson for Hamas' armed wing, the Izz al-Din al-Qassam Brigades, confirmed the move: 'The Izz al-Din al-Qassam Brigades announced on Monday, May 12, 2025, that they had decided to release soldier with an American citizenship Edan Alexander.'
His release comes amid a renewed US-brokered effort to reach a ceasefire agreement that would end the seven-month 'Israeli' assault on the Gaza Strip, which has resulted in tens of thousands of Palestinian deaths and a deepening humanitarian crisis.
On Sunday, Hamas announced it would release Alexander as a 'goodwill gesture' in talks involving Washington. The group has consistently tied the release of captives to a broader agreement that includes a permanent ceasefire, the withdrawal of 'Israeli' forces, and the return of displaced Palestinians to their homes.
US President Donald Trump welcomed the news, expressing optimism that more progress could follow.
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