Hamas’ armed wing has reported that the fate of Edan Alexander, a US-Israeli hostage, remains uncertain after the guard holding him was killed during an Israeli army attack. Alexander, a 21-year-old soldier from New Jersey, is believed to be the last American hostage in Gaza, with US officials prioritizing his release. Despite Hamas’ willingness to negotiate a prisoner swap for the remaining 59 hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, Israel insists on Hamas’ disarmament, leading to ongoing tensions amid a deadly offensive that has resulted in significant casualties on both sides.
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