Edan Alexander's expected release by Hamas draws New Jersey hometown out for watch party
A crowd in New Jersey is gathering Monday morning to watch the expected release of Edan Alexander, the last living U.S. citizen kidnapped by Hamas terrorists, who has been held hostage for over 19 months.
People are gathering in Tenafly, where Alexander grew up, to watch a livestream of the Israeli-American national's anticipated release, after Hamas said in a statement Sunday that he will be freed from captivity.
Hamas' statement did not specify when Alexander's release will happen, but two Hamas officials told The Associated Press they expected it to take place within 48 hours.
Alexander, 20, was a soldier in the Israel Defense Forces when he was abducted on Oct. 7, 2023.
This is a developing story. Please stay with CBS News New York for updates.
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