Adi Alexander, father of Edan Alexander, the last American hostage held by Hamas, expresses cautious hope for his son's release. Unlike many who blame Israel's government, he refrains from finger-pointing, emphasizing a desire for his son’s safe return. With escalating violence and renewed conflicts between Israel and Hamas, Adi acknowledges both Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's pressure and potential U.S. influence. He holds a belief that Trump's focus on the hostage situation could help facilitate dialogue toward Edan's release, as the situation in Gaza remains dire with conflicting demands from both sides.
"I don't want to get into who came first, the egg or the chicken," Alexander told The Associated Press. Still, he wonders whether Israel can secure his son's freedom and is more hopeful about the U.S.'s chances to do it.
"The return to fighting has inflamed the debate in Israel over the fate of those held captive," highlighting the challenges Israel's leadership faces amid pressure to manage the hostage crisis effectively.
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