Overview

• Hamas has released a video showing Israeli-American soldier Edan Alexander alive, held captive for 551 days since his abduction on October 7, 2023.
• In the video, Alexander appears under duress, criticizing the Israeli government for failing to secure his release and pleading to return home.
• The release of the video coincides with Passover, a holiday symbolizing freedom, as Alexander's family calls for his return and that of the remaining hostages.
• Israel's military has intensified its operations in Gaza, recently seizing the strategic Morag axis, raising concerns about the safety of hostages and civilians.
• Approximately 58 hostages remain in Hamas custody, with ongoing international mediation efforts failing to yield a resolution to the crisis.