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A New Jersey native held hostage by Hamas has been freed. Here’s what to know about Edan Alexander.
The freeing of Alexander marks the first hostage release since Israel broke a weekslong ceasefire with Hamas in March. His release leaves 58 hostages remaining in Gaza; about half are believed to be alive. Hamas has said the move is a goodwill gesture toward the Trump administration.
New Jersey officials, including Gov. Phil Murphy and Sen. Andy Kim, cheered Hamas' release of Edan Alexander of Tenafly.
The Forward on MSN14h
In Edan Alexander’s hometown in New Jersey, months of fear and anguish give way to joy and reliefIn the New Jersey suburb of Tenafly, just a few miles outside of New York City, you’re just as likely to hear Hebrew as ...
The Times of Israel on MSN15h
In Edan Alexander’s New Jersey hometown, crowd celebrates joy of his releaseAlexander, 21, was born to Israeli parents and raised in Tenafly, a leafy suburb across the Hudson River from the Bronx. He ...
New Jersey native Eden Alexander, held hostage by Hamas since October 2023 and considered the last living American hostage, ...
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