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Hamas set to release Tenafly native Edan Alexander?
Clip: 3/14/2025 | 1m 11sVideo has Closed Captions
Details few and Israel casting doubt that deal is near
Freedom may be coming soon for Tenafly's Edan Alexander, the last living American hostage in Gaza. According to news reports, Hamas said it’s prepared to release Alexander in an agreement that would also include releasing the remains of four other hostages said to be dual nationals. "The United States should never leave any man or woman behind,” said U.S. Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-5th).
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NJ Spotlight News
Hamas set to release Tenafly native Edan Alexander?
Clip: 3/14/2025 | 1m 11sVideo has Closed Captions
Freedom may be coming soon for Tenafly's Edan Alexander, the last living American hostage in Gaza. According to news reports, Hamas said it’s prepared to release Alexander in an agreement that would also include releasing the remains of four other hostages said to be dual nationals. "The United States should never leave any man or woman behind,” said U.S. Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-5th).
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Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorshipHamas says it's prepared to release the last living American hostage being held in Gaza.
That's ten of lies, Edan Alexander.
According to reports, the agreement also includes releasing the remains of four other hostages said to be dual nationals.
Now the details are minimal at this point, but Hamas claims to have received a proposal from mediators.
It's unclear what the militant group may be demanding in exchange.
The Israeli Prime Minister's office, though, had a different take today, casting doubt on a deal being imminent, saying Hamas has continued to reject proposals as the two sides try to work out a second phase of a cease fire in Gaza.
If released, Don Alexander would be the first male soldier released from captivity.
The Alexander family, which splits its time between new Jersey and Israel, has been very vocal in their calls for all of the remaining hostages to be set free.
In a recent interview with NJ Spotlight News, the father, Adi Alexander, said they're staying hopeful.
But no, their son is just hanging on at this point.
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