Afghanistan, May 12 -- Hamas has announced the release of US-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander amid ongoing ceasefire negotiations with the United States.
Al Jazeera reported that Hamas has announced the planned release of a U.S.-Israeli hostage held in Gaza. The news came via a statement issued by the group on Sunday, May 11, indicating ongoing direct negotiations with the United States aimed at achieving a ceasefire in Gaza.
The hostage, identified as Edan Alexander, holds dual American-Israeli nationality. While Hamas has not disclosed specific terms for his release, Israel's Prime Minister's Office confirmed the country's involvement only in facilitating a "safe corridor" for the hostage's transfer and emphasized that no reciprocal conce...