Hamas Says It Will Release Last Living American Hostage in Gaza

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Source: Bloomberg

Hamas said it will release the last living American hostage it holds in Gaza, following talks with the US administration in recent days over a ceasefire deal.

The release of Israeli soldier Edan Alexander, who’s an American citizen, is a step toward reaching a new ceasefire agreement in Gaza, the militant group said late Sunday in a statement on Telegram. The Palestinian group said it also seeks to open border crossings and allow aid deliveries into the war-ravaged enclave.

The White House and National Security Council didn’t immediately respond to questions about the hostage release.

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