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Hamas announced on Sunday that they will be releasing an Israeli-American hostage held in Gaza as a goodwill gesture to President Donald Trump, just ahead of his upcoming visit to the Middle East this week.
Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya stated that the decision to release Edan Alexander was made after productive discussions with US officials, during which the Palestinian militant group expressed a strong desire for a ceasefire with Israel and an end to the conflict in Gaza.
According to Hayya, Alexander’s release is part of the efforts to achieve a ceasefire and facilitate the entry of much-needed aid and humanitarian relief for the people in the Gaza Strip.
A diplomat who was briefed on the negotiations confirmed that the agreement to release Alexander was a result of direct engagement between the US and Hamas.
It is important to note that this situation is still developing, and further updates may follow.
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