Watch: Edan Alexander reunites with his family after 584 days in Hamas captivity

Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent

Released hostage Edan Alexander embraces his mother Yael at an IDF base near Re'im, May 12, 2025. (Israel Defense Forces)
Released hostage Edan Alexander embraces his mother Yael at an IDF base near Re'im, May 12, 2025. (Israel Defense Forces)

Released hostage soldier Staff Sgt. Edan Alexander reunites with his family at an army facility near the Gaza border community of Re’im, after 584 days in Hamas captivity, new footage shows.

A video shows Alexander’s parents, Yael and Adi, and his siblings, embracing the former captive.

“Look how massive this kid is,” Alexander shouts as he embraces his brother.

Released hostage soldier Staff Sgt. Edan Alexander reunites with his family at an IDF base near Re’im, May 12, 2025. (Israel Defense Forces)

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