Gaza: The Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) released today, May 12, Israeli soldier Edan Alexander, who also holds US citizenship and had been held by the movement in the Gaza Strip.
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) received Alexander from the Al Qassam Brigades in the city of Khan Younis.
On Sunday, Hamas announced its decision to release Alexander as part of efforts to implement a ceasefire, open border crossings, and facilitate the entry of aid and relief supplies into Gaza.