Hamas Releases American Hostage Amid U.S. Pressure in Middle East Conflict

Tue May 13 2025 01:23:27 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
Hamas Releases American Hostage Amid U.S. Pressure in Middle East Conflict

Edan Alexander, the last American captive held by Hamas, is freed, highlighting the complexities of the ongoing conflict as U.S. involvement grows.


Amid rising tensions, Hamas has released Edan Alexander, a dual Israeli-American national, after negotiations with the U.S. that strategically bypassed Israel, just prior to President Trump's trip to the region.

The 21-year-old was abducted during a deadly raid on Israel and had been among the 250 people taken by Hamas. His release comes without an official cease-fire agreement, underscoring the deadlock between Israel and Hamas, with Benjamin Netanyahu citing military pressure as a successful strategy, despite criticism over the reliance on U.S. negotiations for the hostage's release.

As negotiations continue, Israel remains firm on its military stance, leaving many hostages in limbo and calling for a more lasting resolution to the ongoing conflict.

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**Hamas Releases American Hostage Amid U.S. Pressure in Middle East Conflict**

**Edan Alexander, the last American captive held by Hamas, is freed, highlighting the complexities of the ongoing conflict as U.S. involvement grows.**

**Amid rising tensions, Hamas has released Edan Alexander, a dual Israeli-American national, after negotiations with the U.S. that strategically bypassed Israel, just prior to President Trump's trip to the region.**

The 21-year-old was abducted during a deadly raid on Israel and had been among the 250 people taken by Hamas. His release comes without an official cease-fire agreement, underscoring the deadlock between Israel and Hamas, with Benjamin Netanyahu citing military pressure as a successful strategy, despite criticism over the reliance on U.S. negotiations for the hostage's release.

As negotiations continue, Israel remains firm on its military stance, leaving many hostages in limbo and calling for a more lasting resolution to the ongoing conflict.

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