Edan Alexander's release offers ‘window of opportunity’ for wider hostage deal amid Trump Middle East visit

American and Israeli officials believe the release of Edan Alexander, 21, presents a "window of opportunity" to free the remaining 58 hostages still held by Hamas after 585 days since their capture on Oct. 7, 2023. 

Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff and hostage envoy Adam Boehler will travel from Israel to Doha, Qatar, on Tuesday for further negotiations for the release of not only the 24 hostages still believed to be alive, but also the bodies of at least 34 individuals who...