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Edan Alexander's family describes his "battle between hope and despair" leading up to release by Hamas

"Every minute was a battle between hope and despair."

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Thousands from Edan Alexander’s hometown of Tenafly, NJ, celebrate his release by Hamas: ‘He’s coming home’

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‘New Jersey tough’: Gov. Phil Murphy on released Hamas hostage Edan Alexander, a Tenafly native

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Hamas frees U.S. hostage Edan Alexander in goodwill gesture to Trump

Hamas on Monday released Israeli American Edan Alexander after more than 19 months in captivity in the Gaza Strip, a result of direct talks between U.S. and Hamas officials in recent days.

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Trump envoys see better chance for hostage release in Gaza

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Trump’s patience with Netanyahu is running out

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Who are the hostages believed to still be alive in Gaza?

nearly two dozen hostages are believed to be alive in Gaza, including a student, a software tester, a bartender and several soldiers.

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Scandal, deals and a hostage release: Just another day in Trumpland

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Moment released American-Israeli hostage reunites with his family

A New Jersey native held hostage by Hamas has been freed. Here’s what to know about Edan Alexander.

The freeing of Alexander marks the first hostage release since Israel broke a weekslong ceasefire with Hamas in March. His release leaves 58 hostages remaining in Gaza; about half are believed to be alive. Hamas has said the move is a goodwill gesture toward the Trump administration.

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Edan Alexander's family celebrates his upcoming release: 'Greatest gift imaginable'

On May 11, Alexander's family and friends, his hometown and strangers around the world who followed his tragic story rejoiced at the news they'd been yearning for: The 21-year old New Jersey native, believed to be the last living American hostage captured by Hamas in its 2023 attack on Israel, appears to be coming home.

The Forward on MSN1d

In Edan Alexander’s hometown in New Jersey, months of fear and anguish give way to joy and relief

As news spread of the American hostage’s release, neighbors and classmates gathered to celebrate in Tenafly, New Jersey.

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'Big deal for New Jersey': Gov. Phil Murphy, Sen. Andy Kim cheer Edan Alexander's release

New Jersey officials, including Gov. Phil Murphy and Sen. Andy Kim, cheered Hamas' release of Edan Alexander of Tenafly.

Watch: American-Israeli Edan Alexander reunites with family after 19 months as Gaza hostage

Edan Alexander, who was raised in New Jersey, is believed to be the last living U.S. citizen held captive in Gaza.