Hamas Says It’s Willing to Release U.S.-Israeli Hostage Edan Alexander

Hamas has agreed to release American-Israeli soldier Edan Alexander and the remains of four other hostages with dual citizenship, but Israel doubts the proposal’s viability. Hamas has linked the release to demands for the release of Palestinian prisoners, aid to Gaza, and talks on the cease-fire’s next phase. The offer, seen as an appeal to President Trump, follows recent U.S. efforts to negotiate the release of Mr. Alexander and others held in Gaza, with ongoing disputes between Israel and Hamas over the future of Gaza hampering progress in cease-fire talks.

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