Overview

• Hamas announced it has lost communication with the group holding Edan Alexander after an Israeli strike on their location, with no evidence provided to support the claim.
• Edan Alexander, a 20-year-old dual U.S.-Israeli citizen, was abducted by Hamas on October 7, 2023, during an attack near Kibbutz Nirim.
• Alexander is the only one of five American hostages believed to still be alive and has been held captive for over 550 days, enduring severe mistreatment according to former captives.
• A recent Hamas propaganda video showed Alexander alive, but his family described the footage as difficult to watch and criticized it as psychological warfare.
• Israeli and U.S. officials continue to prioritize Alexander's release, with the Israel Defense Forces reaffirming their operational and moral commitment to securing the return of all hostages.