Hamas says will release Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander held in Gaza Hamas announced Sunday it will release Edan Alexander, the last known American hostage in Gaza, as part of broader efforts to reach a ceasefire and resume humanitarian aid. The announcement comes just days before US President Donald Trump begins a tour of the Middle East.
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Israel urges evacuation of Yemen ports after strikes target Houthi strongholds Israel's military on Sunday called on civilians to evacuate three Houthi-controlled ports in Yemen – Ras Issa, Hodeida, and Salif – following recent airstrikes in response to missile attacks, including one that hit Israel’s main airport. The warning comes amid escalating tensions with the Iran-backed Houthi rebels, who have vowed to continue targeting Israel.
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Hamas says Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander will be released Hamas said Sunday it will release Edan Alexander, an Israeli-American hostage in Gaza, as part of wider efforts to reach a ceasefire. "It turns out that the United States has been holding direct talks with the terror group, with Hamas, at least for a few days, trying to get this 'gesture' ... ahead of Donald Trump's visit to the region", FRANCE 24's Noga Tarnopolsky said, adding that Trump's visit does not include Israel.
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Hamas says Edan Alexander, last live American hostage in Gaza, to be released Hamas says it's ready to “start intensive negotiations” for a long-term truce that includes ending the war, exchanging prisoners, and solving Gaza rule.
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