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TSJoeYoung
post May 13 2025, 05:02 PM, updated 8 months ago

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Hamas releases Israeli-American hostage in goodwill gesture toward Trump administration

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Hamas on Monday released an Israeli-American soldier who had been held hostage in Gaza for more than 19 months, offering a goodwill gesture toward the Trump administration that could lay the groundwork for a new ceasefire with Israel.

Edan Alexander, 21, was the first hostage released since Israel shattered an eight-week ceasefire with Hamas in March and unleashed fierce strikes on Gaza that have killed hundreds of Palestinians.

He was handed over to the Red Cross and then to Israeli forces before being flown by helicopter to a hospital in Tel Aviv. Israeli authorities released video and photos showing a pale but smiling Alexander in an emotional reunion with his mother and other family members.

Israel has promised to intensify its offensive, including by seizing Gaza and displacing much of the territory’s population again. Days before the ceasefire ended, Israel blocked all imports from entering the Palestinian enclave, deepening a humanitarian crisis and sparking warnings about the risk of famine if the blockade isn’t lifted. Israel says the steps are meant to pressure Hamas to accept a ceasefire agreement on Israel’s terms.

https://apnews.com/article/mideast-wars-gaz...70fb518191c14df
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post May 13 2025, 05:07 PM

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goodwill. hummus.

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MR_alien
post May 13 2025, 05:10 PM

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post May 13 2025, 05:14 PM

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QUOTE(MR_alien @ May 13 2025, 05:10 PM)
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As far as I know Hamas releases hostage with foreign citizenship but not Israel solely.

I think this will make Israel image more bad by keep intensifying bombing and prevent humanitarian aids
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post May 13 2025, 05:18 PM

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Penunggang still want to deny the kidnapping of innocent civillians
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post May 13 2025, 05:19 PM

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goodwill gesture toward Trump administration
Go go Trumpman !

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post May 13 2025, 05:38 PM

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Meanwhile many killed hostages couldn't go home
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post May 13 2025, 05:41 PM

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QUOTE(kimochi ii @ May 13 2025, 05:07 PM)
goodwill. hummus.

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Niamah more scary than hantu
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post May 13 2025, 05:44 PM

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QUOTE(JoeYoung @ May 13 2025, 05:02 PM)
Hamas releases Israeli-American hostage in goodwill gesture toward Trump administration

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Hamas on Monday released an Israeli-American soldier who had been held hostage in Gaza for more than 19 months, offering a goodwill gesture toward the Trump administration that could lay the groundwork for a new ceasefire with Israel.

Edan Alexander, 21, was the first hostage released since Israel shattered an eight-week ceasefire with Hamas in March and unleashed fierce strikes on Gaza that have killed hundreds of Palestinians.

He was handed over to the Red Cross and then to Israeli forces before being flown by helicopter to a hospital in Tel Aviv. Israeli authorities released video and photos showing a pale but smiling Alexander in an emotional reunion with his mother and other family members.

Israel has promised to intensify its offensive, including by seizing Gaza and displacing much of the territory’s population again. Days before the ceasefire ended, Israel blocked all imports from entering the Palestinian enclave, deepening a humanitarian crisis and sparking warnings about the risk of famine if the blockade isn’t lifted. Israel says the steps are meant to pressure Hamas to accept a ceasefire agreement on Israel’s terms.

https://apnews.com/article/mideast-wars-gaz...70fb518191c14df
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why? because today trump in saudi?

 

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