India, May 12 -- President Donald Trump confirmed that Edan Alexander, the last living American hostage in Gaza, will be released as part of efforts for a ceasefire. In his message on Truth Social, the 78-year-old thanked Qatar and Egypt for mediating the American citizen's release. However, notably, he did not mention Israel.

"I am happy to announce that Edan Alexander, an American citizen who has been held hostage since October 2023, is coming home to his family. I am grateful to all those involved in making this monumental news happen. This was a step taken in good faith towards the United States and the efforts of the mediators - Qatar and Egypt - to put an end to this very brutal war," President Trump wrote.

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