Hamas to release US-Hostage amid Ceasefire Talks

Hamas has announced the release of US-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander amid ongoing ceasefire negotiations with the United States.

Al Jazeera reported that Hamas has announced the planned release of a U.S.-Israeli hostage held in Gaza. The news came via a statement issued by the group on Sunday, May 11, indicating ongoing direct negotiations with the United States aimed at achieving a ceasefire in Gaza.

The hostage, identified as Edan Alexander, holds dual American-Israeli nationality.