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American hostage Edan Alexander released by Hamas

Celebration in Edan Alexander's New Jersey hometown for his release

Hundreds gathered Monday in New Jersey to watch the release of Edan Alexander, the last living U.S. citizen kidnapped by Hamas terrorists, who has been held hostage for over 19 months. Family, friends and supporters gathered at Huyler Park in Tenafly,

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A New Jersey native held hostage by Hamas has been freed. Here’s what to know about Edan Alexander.

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Parents of released hostage Edan Alexander thank Trump and Witkoff, not Netanyahu

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Trump’s patience with Netanyahu is running out

Trump lacks a grand vision for the Middle East. His doctrine for the region mirrors his one at home: Trump First.

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US-Israeli hostage reunites with family after being freed by Hamas

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Netanyahu says there is 'no way' Israel halts the war in Gaza until Hamas is defeated

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Scandal, deals and a hostage release: Just another day in Trumpland

An American hostage tasted freedom after a surprise breakthrough with Hamas.

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AP PHOTOS: Israeli-American hostage released by Hamas

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Hamas Frees American Held in Gaza in Deal That Largely Circumvents Israel

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In Edan Alexander’s hometown in New Jersey, months of fear and anguish give way to joy and relief

As news spread of the American hostage’s release, neighbors and classmates gathered to celebrate in Tenafly, New Jersey.

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Watch: American-Israeli Edan Alexander reunites with family after 19 months as Gaza hostage

Edan Alexander, who was raised in New Jersey, is believed to be the last living U.S. citizen held captive in Gaza.

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Edan Alexander's family celebrates his upcoming release: 'Greatest gift imaginable'

On May 11, Alexander's family and friends, his hometown and strangers around the world who followed his tragic story rejoiced at the news they'd been yearning for: The 21-year old New Jersey native, believed to be the last living American hostage captured by Hamas in its 2023 attack on Israel, appears to be coming home.

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'Big deal for New Jersey': Gov. Phil Murphy, Sen. Andy Kim cheer Edan Alexander's release

New Jersey officials, including Gov. Phil Murphy and Sen. Andy Kim, cheered Hamas' release of Edan Alexander of Tenafly.

The Times of Israel on MSN23h

In Edan Alexander’s New Jersey hometown, crowd celebrates joy of his release

Alexander, 21, was born to Israeli parents and raised in Tenafly, a leafy suburb across the Hudson River from the Bronx. He joined the IDF after graduating from high school and was taken hostage during Hamas’s October 7, 2023, invasion of Israel. He was released on Monday after 584 days in captivity.