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Hamas says it will release last living American hostage in Gaza

Sherif Tarek, Bloomberg News on

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Hamas said it will release the last living American hostage it holds in Gaza, following talks with the U.S. administration in recent days over a ceasefire deal.

The release of Israeli soldier Edan Alexander, who’s an American citizen, is a step toward reaching a new ceasefire agreement in Gaza, the militant group said late Sunday in a statement on Telegram. The Palestinian group said it also seeks to open border crossings and allow aid deliveries into the war-ravaged enclave.

The White House and National Security Council didn’t immediately respond to questions about the hostage release.

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(With assistance from Hadriana Lowenkron.)

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