Overview

• Alexander was serving in the Israeli Defense Forces’ Golani Brigade when he was seized from his base during Hamas’s October 7, 2023, assault.
• After 584 days as the last living American hostage in Gaza, he was freed on May 12 in a deal negotiated by President Trump.
• Upon his release, Alexander spoke with President Trump and publicly credited him with saving his life.
• Hundreds of Tenafly residents lined rain-soaked streets on June 19—waving American and Israeli flags—to greet him in a motorcade and ceremony.
• He now faces ongoing recovery after enduring severe physical injuries and psychological strain during his captivity.