Alexander, believed to be the last living captive with US nationality in Gaza, was taken by Hamas during the 7 October attacks.

The agreement to release Edan Alexander came after talks between Washington and Hamas that did not include Israel.

Hamas released Edan Alexander, the last living American Israeli hostage, on Monday, more than 580 days after he was taken by the terrorist group. The terrorist group handed the 21-year-old American over to the Red Cross in Khan Younis,