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Edan Alexander's family describes his "battle between hope and despair" leading up to release by Hamas

"Every minute was a battle between hope and despair."

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Thousands from Edan Alexander’s hometown of Tenafly, NJ, celebrate his release by Hamas: ‘He’s coming home’

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‘New Jersey tough’: Gov. Phil Murphy on released Hamas hostage Edan Alexander, a Tenafly native

Who are the hostages believed to still be alive in Gaza?

As Edan Alexander is released, nearly two dozen hostages are believed to be alive in Gaza, including a student, a software tester, a bartender and several soldiers.

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Edan Alexander's family celebrates his upcoming release: 'Greatest gift imaginable'

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Trump envoys see better chance for hostage release in Gaza

Trump repeatedly bypasses Netanyahu, stoking dismay among Israelis

But the president is sidelining him on urgent issues like the Iran nuclear talks and the conflict with Houthi rebels.

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Trump’s patience with Netanyahu is running out

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US-Israeli hostage reunites with family after being freed by Hamas

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 release leaves 58 hostages remaining in Gaza; about half are believed to be alive. Hamas has said the move is a goodwill gesture toward the Trump administration.

Edan Alexander's parents describe what their son went through while in Hamas captivity

CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner has the latest on Alexander's condition as he prepares to return to New Jersey.

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.

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.

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'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.