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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.
New Jersey officials, including Gov. Phil Murphy and Sen. Andy Kim, cheered Hamas' release of Edan Alexander of Tenafly.
Raiders Wire on MSN1d
Edan Alexander's family celebrates his upcoming release: 'Greatest gift imaginable'The sign in front of Tenafly High School in northeastern New Jersey, from which Edan Alexander graduated just three years ago ...
The Forward on MSN18h
In Edan Alexander’s hometown in New Jersey, months of fear and anguish give way to joy and reliefAs news spread of the American hostage’s release, neighbors and classmates gathered to celebrate in Tenafly, New Jersey.
The Times of Israel on MSN19h
In Edan Alexander’s New Jersey hometown, crowd celebrates joy of his releaseAlexander, 21, was born to Israeli parents and raised in Tenafly, a leafy suburb across the Hudson River from the Bronx. He ...
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