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Freed Hostage Edan Alexander Reveals Dire Conditions for Remaining Captives in Gaza

As Israel intensifies its Gaza offensive, reports from Alexander highlight the suffering of hostages like Matan Zangauker, prompting renewed calls for negotiations.

Yael and Adi Alexander, parents of freed Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander, who was held captive by Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip, pose for a portrait in Tel Aviv, Israel, Monday, May 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Maya Alleruzzo)
Yael and Adi Alexander, parents of freed Israeli-American hostage Eden Alexander, who was held captive by Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip, pose for a portrait in Tel Aviv, Israel, Monday, May 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Maya Alleruzzo)

Overview

  • Edan Alexander, the last living American hostage in Gaza, was released on May 12, 2025, after 584 days in Hamas captivity.
  • Alexander described severe conditions during his captivity, including food scarcity, confinement in tunnels, and injuries from a tunnel collapse.
  • He reported that fellow hostage Matan Zangauker is alive but suffering from significant weight loss, abdominal pain, and severe mental distress.
  • The Israeli government has resumed military operations in Gaza, aiming to dismantle Hamas and secure the release of 57 remaining hostages, despite concerns for their safety.
  • Families of hostages and international mediators are urging renewed negotiations as humanitarian aid begins to trickle into Gaza after a prolonged blockade.