Alexander is considered to be the last surviving American hostage held by an extremist Palestinian group.
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CAIRO – Hamas will release Israeli hostage Edan Alexander in Gaza as part of an effort to reach a ceasefire agreement and allow humanitarian assistance to enter the besieged enclave, a Hamas official told Reuters on May 11.
Freeing Alexander, considered the last surviving American held by extremist Palestinian groups, preceded President Trump’s visit to the Middle East this week.
In a statement, exiled Gaza Hamas chief Khalil al-Khaiya said efforts to promote release were jointly made by Qatar, Egypt and Turkey.
Palestinian extremist groups said it was part of an effort to reach a ceasefire agreement and allow humanitarian assistance to enter the besieged enclave.
Another staff member, the exiled Gaza Hamas chief, Khalil al-Khaya, said efforts to promote release were jointly made by Qatar, Egypt and Turkey.
“The movement will soon begin intensive negotiations and ensure that they are ready to make serious efforts to reach a final agreement to end the war, and exchange prisoners in the agreed ways,” Hayya added.