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A New Jersey native held hostage by Hamas has been freed. Here’s what to know about Edan Alexander.
The freeing of Alexander marks the first hostage release since Israel broke a weekslong ceasefire with Hamas in March. His ...
The Times of Israel on MSN1d
In Edan Alexander’s New Jersey hometown, crowd cheers, sings, dances as he’s freed
Alexander, 21, was born to Israeli parents and raised in Tenafly, a leafy suburb across the Hudson River from the Bronx. He ...
Texans Wire on MSN1d
Edan Alexander's family celebrates his upcoming release: 'Greatest gift imaginable'
On May 11, Alexander's family and friends, his hometown and strangers around the world who followed his tragic story rejoiced ...
The Forward on MSN1d
In Edan Alexander’s hometown in New Jersey, months of fear and anguish give way to joy and relief
As news spread of the American hostage’s release, neighbors and classmates gathered to celebrate in Tenafly, New Jersey.
'Big deal for New Jersey': Gov. Phil Murphy, Sen. Andy Kim cheer Edan Alexander's release
New Jersey officials, including Gov. Phil Murphy and Sen. Andy Kim, cheered Hamas' release of Edan Alexander of Tenafly.
Watch: American-Israeli Edan Alexander reunites with family after 19 months as Gaza hostage
Edan Alexander, who was raised in New Jersey, is believed to be the last living U.S. citizen held captive in Gaza.