💨 Abstract

Hamas has announced the imminent release of Edan Alexander, the last surviving American hostage held in Gaza, ahead of U.S. President Trump’s forthcoming Middle Eastern visit. The expected release on Tuesday aims to facilitate a ceasefire and permit humanitarian aid entry. Negotiations involved the U.S., Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey. Israel’s retaliation campaign for Hamas’s October 2023 attack continues, aiming to free all remaining hostages and demilitarize Gaza.

Courtesy: theprint.in