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05-12-2025, 11:10 AM
The Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander is expected to be released by Hamas in Gaza this evening
Alexander, 21, was serving in an elite infantry unit on the border with Gaza when he was captured during the 7 October attacks
Of the 251 hostages, 59 remain in Gaza, up to 24 of whom are believed to be alive
Israel says there will be "a safe corridor" in Gaza for Alexander's release, but has not committed to a ceasefire
President Donald Trump's visit to the Middle East begins on Tuesday - he calls Alexander's scheduled release "great news"
A senior Palestinian official tells the BBC the Hamas announcement is intended as a goodwill gesture before Trump's arrival
Hamas also says the release is intended to facilitate an aid deal - Gaza has been under an Israeli blockade for more than two months
https://www.bbc.com/news/live/c30qlp9qyq1t
Alexander, 21, was serving in an elite infantry unit on the border with Gaza when he was captured during the 7 October attacks
Of the 251 hostages, 59 remain in Gaza, up to 24 of whom are believed to be alive
Israel says there will be "a safe corridor" in Gaza for Alexander's release, but has not committed to a ceasefire
President Donald Trump's visit to the Middle East begins on Tuesday - he calls Alexander's scheduled release "great news"
A senior Palestinian official tells the BBC the Hamas announcement is intended as a goodwill gesture before Trump's arrival
Hamas also says the release is intended to facilitate an aid deal - Gaza has been under an Israeli blockade for more than two months
https://www.bbc.com/news/live/c30qlp9qyq1t