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Hamas Frees U.S.-Israeli Hostage Edan Alexander After Direct Talks with U.S.

The 21-year-old was released on May 12 through Red Cross mediation, but Israeli airstrikes resumed shortly after, killing civilians and a journalist.

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Les négociations en vue de mettre fin aux combats, enjeu d’une médiation de l’Égypte, du Qatar et des États-Unis, sont pour l’heure restées infructueuses.
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Overview

  • Edan Alexander, the last living U.S.-Israeli hostage in Gaza, was released by Hamas on May 12 after 19 months in captivity, following unprecedented U.S.-Hamas negotiations in Doha.
  • The release was facilitated by a temporary suspension of Israeli military operations, creating a secure corridor for his transfer via the Red Cross to Israeli care.
  • Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reaffirmed that Alexander’s release would not lead to a ceasefire or prisoner exchange, vowing to continue military operations.
  • Hours after the release, Israel resumed airstrikes in Gaza, targeting a hospital and killing a journalist, highlighting the fragility of temporary truces.
  • Despite the high-profile release, 57 hostages remain in Gaza, with broader peace negotiations at a standstill amid ongoing conflict and humanitarian crises.