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Edan Alexander to be released on Monday, senior US official says

By Jacob Magid 12 May 2025, 2:52 am 1 Edit

Jacob Magid is The Times of Israel's US bureau chief

Edan Alexander was taken captive by Hamas terrorists on October 7, 2023. (Courtesy)
Edan Alexander was taken captive by Hamas terrorists on October 7, 2023. (Courtesy)

American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander will be released on Monday, a senior US official tells The Times of Israel.

Alexander’s parents are traveling to Israel from the US with the Trump administration’s hostage envoy Adam Boehler in order to arrive in time for their son’s release.

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