# Militant group Hamas says it will release Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander, who is believed to be the last known living American hostage held in Gaza. He was serving in an elite infantry unit on the border with Gaza when he was captured by Hamas militants during the 7 October attack. Hamas says the release of Alexander is part of efforts to achieve a ceasefire and allow food, medicine, and other supplies into Gaza, which has been under a complete blockade by Israel for 70 days.
Hamas says it will release US-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander