Following direct talks with US, terror group releases 21-year-old in overture as Trump to start Mideast trip; hostage families torn between elation, concern for remaining captives ...

As news spread of the American hostage’s release, neighbors and classmates gathered to celebrate in Tenafly, New Jersey.

Footage released by an IDF spokesperson shows Edan Alexander's mother, Yael Alexander, reuniting with her son following his release from Hamas custody after being held hostage for 584 days.

Edan Alexander, a 19-year-old American-Israeli soldier and IDF combat medic, was taken hostage by Hamas during the October 7 ...