Hamas issues statement on US-'Israeli' captive Edan Alexander
Hamas will release US-'Israeli' captive Edan Alexander today, Monday, as announced by the group's military spokesperson Abu Obaida.
'The Izz al-Din al-Qassam Brigades announced on Monday, May 12, 2025, that they had decided to release Zionist soldier with an American citizenship Edan Alexander,' Abu Obaida said in a statement.
On Sunday, Hamas announced it would release Alexander, as part of talks with the United States towards a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.
Donald Trump celebrated the announcement, with the US president saying he hoped all captives would be released and fighting ended.
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