Edan Alexander, the last living U.S. citizen kidnapped by Hamas terrorists and held hostage for more than 19 months, will be released from captivity, Hamas said in a statement on Sunday.

President Donald Trump confirmed that the last living American hostage, Edan Alexander, would be released by Hamas after nearly two years in captivity. "I am happy to announce that Edan ...

"He's very idealistic." With Edan Alexander in captivity, his parents accepted a "hometown heroes" award on their son's behalf in December 2023 from their congressman, Rep. Josh Gottheimer.