Edan Alexander, a 21-year-old dual citizen of the US and Israel, was freed by Hamas after 600 days as a hostage. Captured during a surprise assault on October 7, 2023, he was serving in the Israel Defense Forces at a Gaza border outpost. His parents, Yael and Adi Alexander, campaigned fervently for his release across the globe, particularly after a ceasefire collapsed earlier this year. A video of Edan in captivity surfaced last month, coinciding with Passover, heightening the familyâs hopes for his return during this significant time.
Edan Alexander, a dual American-Israeli citizen, was released by Hamas after 600 days in captivity, following a brutal attack in October 2023.
His parentsâ relentless efforts led them around the globe in pursuit of his freedom, heightened by the breakdown of a ceasefire earlier this year.
Alexander, who joined the Israeli Defense Forces, was captured during a Hamas raid shortly after calling his mother to describe the chaos unfolding.
Videos released by Hamas provided glimpses of Alexander during captivity, as his family hoped for his return during the Jewish holiday of Passover.
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