Edan Alexander, last living US hostage in Gaza, will be released, Hamas says

Edan Alexander, the last living American hostage in Gaza, will be released as part of efforts to establish a ceasefire, reopen crossings into the territory and resume the delivery of aid, Hamas said on Sunday.

The Hamas statement does not say when the release will happen but a source familiar with the matter said the release is likely to take place on Tuesday.

It is part of efforts to reach a ceasefire agreement and allow humanitarian aid to enter the besieged enclave, the Palestinian militant group said.

The announcement comes just before US President Donald Trump visits the Middle East this week. Trump is not planning to visit Israel.

Alexander is an Israeli-American soldier who grew up in the United States. He was abducted from his base during the October 7, 2023, Hamas-led attack that ignited the war in Gaza.

Khalil al-Hayyah, a Hamas leader in Gaza, said the group has been in contact with the US administration over the past few days.