Witkoff said he had worn the necklace for more than 25 years and now wanted Alexander to wear it in his son’s memory.

The parents of American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander, who was freed Monday after being held captive by Hamas in Gaza since Oct. 7, 2023, said they always maintained hope he'd be released.

Yael and Adi Alexander, parents of released hostage Edan Alexander, give a statement to reporters at Tel Aviv’s Sourasky Hospital, a day after he was released home after 584 days in Hamas captivity.They are surrounded by their other two children and other family members,

Hamas released the American Israeli citizen, who was serving in the Israeli army when he was captured on Oct. 7, 2023.

"The most terrifying sound of all — the one Edan feared most — was the sound of the war raging above their heads," she said.

US envoy said to tell released soldier he'd be doing Andrew, who died in 2011 at 22, a 'great honor' by wearing chain; Trump to Alexander: 'You're a bigger celebrity than I am'

Edan Alexander's release prompts hope that this is a "window of opportunity" to secure the release of remaining 58 hostages amid concerns over Israeli military operations.