New Jersey native Edan Alexander released by Hamas
The last living American citizen taken hostage into Gaza has been released by Hamas in what is being called a "goodwill gesture."
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The last living American citizen taken hostage into Gaza has been released by Hamas in what is being called a "goodwill gesture."
A crowd gathered Monday in New Jersey to watch the release of Edan Alexander, the last living U.S. citizen kidnapped by Hamas terrorists, who has been held hostage for over 19 months.
Hamas said the release of the hostage was a goodwill gesture to try to get peace talks going again. CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis has reaction from Alexander's hometown of Tenafly.
The American dual national Edan Alexander has been handed over by Hamas more than 19 months after he was taken hostage.
The 21-year-old New Jersey native was serving in the Israeli military when he was abducted during the Hamas-orchestrated attack that sparked the war in Gaza. Crowds gathered in his hometown of Tenafly on Monday to witness the moment of his release. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
Hundreds gathered Monday in New Jersey to watch the release of Edan Alexander, the last living U.S. citizen kidnapped by Hamas terrorists, who has been held hostage for over 19 months. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
Hundreds gathered Monday in New Jersey to watch the release of Edan Alexander, the last living U.S. citizen kidnapped by Hamas terrorists, who has been held hostage for over 19 months. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
Edan Alexander, a 20-year-old Israeli American who has been held hostage since October 2023, will be released, Hamas announced Sunday.
People in Alexander's hometown of Tenafly, New Jersey are gathering to watch a livestream of his expected release by Hamas. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner has more on how Alexander's hometown, Tenafly, N.J., is already preparing for his return.
In a statement, Hamas said it will release Alexander as part of ongoing mediation efforts to establish a ceasefire, reopen crossings, and resume aid deliveries. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore reports.
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It comes after Hamas said the death toll in Gaza from the latest round of fighting is more than 500 people. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
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