The spokesman for Hamas's military wing announced that they had "lost contact" with the captors of Edan Alexander, a hostage taken during Hamas's invasion on October 7, 2023. This claim followed an unspecified Israeli military strike. Edan, a dual U.S.-Israeli citizen, was abducted near Kibbutz Nirim. His family expressed deep concern after a propaganda video was released featuring Edan, where he stated he had been held for 551 days. Israel Defense Forces Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir assured the family of the military's commitment to securing his release, emphasizing the moral imperative of returning all hostages, especially Edan.
We are doing everything possible to bring them back. As their commander, this is a responsibility I carry with me in every decision I make.
Our Edan, a lone soldier who immigrated to Israel and enlisted in the Golani Brigade to defend the country and its citizens, is still being held captive by Hamas.
So, when you sit down to mark Passover, remember that this is not a holiday of freedom as long as Edan and the other 58 hostages are not home.
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