Edan Alexander reunites with family at Tel Aviv's Ichilov Hospital

Netanyahu credits IDF military pressure, US diplomacy for Alexander's release • Trump heads to Middle East

Released Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander reunites with family at Ichilov Hospital, May 12, 2025.
Released Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander reunites with family at Ichilov Hospital, May 12, 2025.
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Watch: Netanyahu: 'Edan Alexander released because of IDF pressure, US diplomatic efforts'

Israeli officials expressed their joy at Alexander's return, but noted that returning the remaining 58 hostages from Hamas captivity was of the upmost priority.

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People gather at hostage square to watch Edan Alexander’s return.
People gather at hostage square to watch Edan Alexander’s return.
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Yael Alexander has first phone call with her son, released hostage Edan Alexander

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Yael Alexander has first phone call with her son, released hostage Edan Alexander, May 12, 2025. (credit: IDF Spokesperson's Unit)

Netanyahu: 'Edan Alexander released because of IDF pressure, US diplomatic efforts'

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu welcomed Edan Alexander's release in a Monday statement on May 12, 2025.
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WATCH: Edan Alexander is Israel, to reunite with family soon

US President Donald Trump said that Alexander's parents are 'so happy' that their son is coming home.

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Israeli hostage Edan Alexander released from Hamas captivity, May 12, 2025.
Israeli hostage Edan Alexander released from Hamas captivity, May 12, 2025.
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WATCH: Jerusalem Post at Gaza border awaiting return of Edan Alexander

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People stand near Gaza border ahead of the expected leadup to the release of Edan Alexander (Seth J. Frantzman)

Helicopter lands at Re'im base to carry American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander to Israel

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A helicopter lands at Re'im base to carry American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander to Israel on May 12, 2025. (credit: Seth J. Frantzman)

Red Cross vehicles en route to Gaza to collect Edan Alexander

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Alexander family is on a video call with Yael, Edan's mother, as she heads to Re'im base

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The Alexander family is on a video call with Yael, Edan's mother, as she heads to the Re'im military base, May 12, 2025.
The Alexander family is on a video call with Yael, Edan's mother, as she heads to the Re'im military base, May 12, 2025.
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Netanyahu, Witkoff, and Huckabee meet ahead of Edan Alexander release

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Israel at war: What you need to know


  • Hamas launched a massive attack on October 7, with thousands of terrorists infiltrating from the Gaza border and taking some 240 hostages into Gaza.
  • Over 1,200 Israelis and foreign nationals were murdered, including over 350 at the Supernova music festival and hundreds of Israeli civilians across Gaza border communities.
  • 58 hostages remain in Gaza.
  • 49 hostages in total have been killed in captivity, IDF says.
  • The IDF launched a ground invasion of Lebanon on September 30.
  • The Israel-Lebanon ceasefire came into effect on November 27 at 4 a.m.
  • Netanyahu confirmed the first phase of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire on January 17, 2025.


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