Hamas Agrees To Free US-Israeli Soldier, Return Bodies of Other Dual Nationals
Hamas announced on Friday that it has agreed to release hostage soldier Edan Alexander, an American citizen captured on October 7, along with the bodies of four other slain captives who also held dual citizenship. The terror group did not name the four deceased individuals but stated it is prepared to hand them over to facilitate a broader negotiation process.
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Alexander, stationed near the Gaza Strip at the time of the Hamas cross-border incursion on October 7, was taken captive amid the violence that ensued. In a statement, Hamas reiterated its “complete readiness to initiate negotiations and reach a comprehensive agreement on the issues of the second phase,” while also calling on the Israeli government to “fully implement its obligations.”
The development comes as part of ongoing efforts to secure the release of hostages and recover the remains of those who were killed. Israeli authorities have not yet responded publicly to this latest offer. Observers note that such proposals can serve as potential starting points for more extensive prisoner-exchange or ceasefire negotiations, though both sides have historically shown caution when entering talks mediated by international parties.
