Hamas Says It Will Release Its Last American Hostage

Hamas has announced the release of Edan Alexander, the last American held captive in Gaza, as President Trump prepares for his first major foreign tour in the region. The U.S. government hopes to facilitate his release soon after his Oct. 7, 2023, capture by Hamas-linked militants, with conditions that remain unclear. This move is significant given the heightened tensions in Gaza and the families' fading hope for progress in their hostage situation.