Edan Alexander

Israeli hostage Matan Zangauker alive but in distress, says freed American Edan Alexander

Tel Aviv CNN — Newly freed Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander provided new information about Israeli hostage Matan Zangauker, confirming that he is alive but suffering from significant weight loss, abdominal pain and mental distress, according to Zangauker’s family. Zangauker was held by Hamas alongside Alexander from October 7, 2023, until Alexander’s release last week, Zangauker’s …

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Egypt Independent May 21, 2025

Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander returns to Israel after Hamas release

Jerusalem CNN — Edan Alexander, the last known living American hostage in Gaza, was released by Hamas and reunited with his family on Monday, ending an 18-month ordeal that began with the militant group’s October 7 attack. Hamas announced Sunday night it had agreed to free Alexander, 21, after several days of talks with the …

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Egypt Independent May 13, 2025