Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander was freed by Hamas after 583 days in captivity, described as a "goodwill gesture" just before a planned U.S. diplomatic visit. President Donald Trump's Middle East visit. The 21-year-old, kidnapped during Hamas-led attacks on October 7, 2023, was the last known living American hostage freed.

After his release, he was transferred to the Red Cross and then to Israeli forces, where he reunited with his family. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu credited military and diplomatic pressure for his release, which Trump hailed as a positive step. Edan's family expressed gratitude and urged further efforts to free the remaining hostage