The backchannel talks that led to the release of Edan Alexander began with a message from a Hamas official to Bishara Bahbah, the former leader of "Arab Americans for Trump," two Israeli officials, one Palestinian official and one U.

Speaking at a Saudi-US Investment Forum in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, President Trump spoke about the release of US citizen Edan Alexander and the ongoing war in Gaza.

Yael and Adi Alexander, parents of released hostage Edan Alexander, give a statement to reporters at Tel Aviv’s Sourasky Hospital, a day after he was released home after 584 days in Hamas captivity.They are surrounded by their other two children and other family members,

The 21–year-old held up a sign reading “Thank you President Trump” after the American leader helped facilitate his release.

Witkoff said he had worn the necklace for more than 25 years and now wanted Alexander to wear it in his son’s memory.

Edan Alexander's release prompts hope that this is a "window of opportunity" to secure the release of remaining 58 hostages amid concerns over Israeli military operations.

The parents of American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander, who was freed Monday after being held captive by Hamas in Gaza since Oct. 7, 2023, said they always maintained hope he'd be released.