Hamas says it agreed to exchanging last living American hostage, Edan Alexander

Published March 14, 2025 3:17pm ET



Hamas said on Friday it agreed to release the last living Israeli American hostage, Edan Alexander, as well as the bodies of four other dual national hostages.

The announcement did not specify when the transfer would occur, as mediators negotiate the next steps in the long-term peace process. It also remains unclear what Hamas wants in exchange for their release, and there have been several instances during negotiations of deals failing to come to fruition.

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