Israel is preparing a major operation in Gaza — we are not hiding it. We have … the troops ready,” Ambassador Danny Danon told reporters at the UN.

Israel will in “no way” halt its war on the Gaza Strip even if a deal is reached to release more hostages with Hamas, Prime Minister Benjamin

American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander had been held captive in the Gaza Strip since Oct. 7, 2023. Trump Suffers Blow Over ‘Unconstitutional’ Order Brendan Fraser, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Annie Murphy,

Edan Alexander’s release on Monday marks a diplomatic win for President Trump but has brought mixed reactions in Israel.

Edan Alexander was released, Hamas said, in a goodwill gesture toward the Trump administration that could lay the groundwork for a new cease-fire with Israel.

Israeli American hostage Edan Alexander has crossed into Israel after his release by Hamas after fighting was paused in Gaza to allow safe passage, the Israeli military said, but there is no wider ceasefire.

The armed wing of Palestinian militant group Hamas handed over a US-Israeli hostage held in Gaza since October 2023 on Monday, ahead of a regional visit by US President Donald

Edan Alexander, the last known living American hostage in Gaza, was released by Hamas and reunited with his family on Monday, ending an 18-month ordeal that began with the militant group’s October 7 attack.

American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander, who had been held captive by Hamas in Gaza since Oct. 7, 2023, was released on Monday.

Hamas on Monday released an Israeli-American soldier who had been held hostage in Gaza for more than 19 months, offering a goodwill gesture toward the Trump administration that could lay the groundwork for a new ceasefire with Israel.

Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander has been reunited with his family in Israel after being held captive by Hamas in Gaza for 19 months. The 21-year-old had been serving in the Israeli army on the border of Gaza when he was captured by Hamas militants on 7 October 2023.