The terrorist organization did not specify the time of release of the hostage, or whether it will take place without a public ceremony. Trump envoy Witkoff is set to arrive in Israel to try to expand the release deal. If a long-term ceasefire agreement is reached, Trump may visit Israel before Saudi Arabia.
An Israeli source stated Monday morning, "Hamas receives nothing in return for Edan's release, and there is no ceasefire." Alexander, an Israeli-American who made aliyah, was taken captive on Oct. 7.
Despite Israel's historical reluctance to utilize this channel, it ultimately proved crucial in securing the Israeli-American soldier's release, officials note.
"He feels us from afar," Yael Alexander, mother of captive soldier Edan Alexander, said in February as she marked 500 days since October 7.
The terrorist organization announced it will release abducted soldier Edan Alexander, who holds US citizenship, in what it called a gesture to President Donald Trump ahead of his visit to the Middle East on Tuesday.
