Hamas says it is willing to release Tenafly man after 526 days in captivity

Alexander, the last living American hostage in the region, would be freed along with the bodies of four other hostages.

News 12 Staff

Mar 14, 2025, 4:39 PM

Updated 3 hr ago

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Hamas says it is willing to release Edan Alexander, a Tenafly resident held hostage in Gaza for 526 days.
Alexander, the last living American hostage in the region, would be freed along with the bodies of four other hostages.
Hamas said it received "a proposal" from intermediaries but provided no further details.
No timeline for Alexander’s release has been confirmed, though Hamas has agreed to the terms.