Hamas has released Edan Alexander, the last living American Israeli hostage in Gaza, just as President Donald Trump departed the United States for a four-day trip to the Middle East.  

Trump called Alexander’s release “a step taken in good faith towards the United States and the efforts of the mediators—Qatar and Egypt—to put an end to this very brutal war and return all living hostages and remains to their loved ones.”

Edan Alexander, the last living American hostage in Gaza, is free after 584 days. pic.twitter.com/Eyi27ffncN

Alexander, 21, had been held hostage since Oct. 7, 2023, more than 550 days, and is expected to be released as soon as Monday morning.  

“Hopefully this is the first of those final steps necessary to end this........

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