Arab leaders meeting at an annual summit in Baghdad say called for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip.

The announcement of the first hostage release since Israel shattered a ceasefire in March comes shortly before Trump visits the Middle East this week.

will be released as part of efforts to establish a ceasefire, reopen crossings into the Israeli-blockaded territory and resume the delivery of aid. Two Hamas officials told The Associated Press they expect the release in the next 48 hours. U.S. President ...

The Israeli military confirmed that Alexander was turned over to the Red Cross on Monday evening and was being brought to Israeli forces.

Edan Alexander, who was abducted from his military base on October 7 2023, could be released as soon as Tuesday, amid direct talks between the US and Hamas in Qatar

told the Associated Press at the time that hostages had said her grandson kept his cool and encouraged them that everyone would be released soon. Fewer than 50 living people have been released from Hamas captivity since the temporary ceasefire in November ...

The United Nations has welcomed the release of an Israeli-American soldier held hostage for more than 19 months in the Gaza Strip. 21-year-old Edan Alexander was released Monday by Hamas in a goodwill

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip — Hamas said Sunday that the last living American hostage in Gaza, Edan Alexander, will be released as part of efforts to establish a ceasefire, reopen crossings into the Israeli-blockaded territory and resume the delivery of aid. Two Hamas officials told The Associated Press they expect the release in the next 48 hours.

U.S. President Donald Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff confirmed late Sunday in a message to AP that Hamas had agreed to release Alexander as a good will gesture toward Trump. The an

An Israeli-American soldier held hostage for more than 19 months in the Gaza Strip has been released by Hamas in a goodwill gesture toward the Trump administration.