American hostage Edan Alexander released by Hamas
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The agreement to release Edan Alexander came after talks between Washington and Hamas that did not include Israel.
Freeing Alexander, believed to be the last surviving American hostage held by the militant Palestinian group, comes ahead of U.S. President Trump's visit to the Middle East this week.
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The National on MSNHamas releases US-Israeli soldier as Washington pressures Netanyahu for Gaza ceasefireHamas on Monday released Israeli-American soldier Edan Alexander from captivity in Gaza after direct communication with the US. Mr Alexander, who was believed to be the last US citizen among the living hostages held by the group,