Hamas says it will release American hostage Edan Alexander
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On May 11, Alexander's family and friends, his hometown and strangers around the world who followed his tragic story rejoiced at the news they'd been yearning for: The 21-year old New Jersey native, believed to be the last living American hostage captured by Hamas in its 2023 attack on Israel, appears to be coming home.
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The Forward on MSNIn Edan Alexander’s hometown in New Jersey, months of fear and anguish give way to joy and reliefAs news spread of the American hostage’s release, neighbors and classmates gathered to celebrate in Tenafly, New Jersey.
New Jersey officials, including Gov. Phil Murphy and Sen. Andy Kim, cheered Hamas' release of Edan Alexander of Tenafly.
The parents of American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander, who was freed Monday after being held captive by Hamas in Gaza since Oct. 7, 2023, said they always maintained hope he'd be released.