1st LD Writethru: Hamas to free Israeli-American hostage in bid to secure ceasefire, reopen crossings

NAMPA / Xinhua
2025-05-11
GAZA, May 11 (Xinhua) -- Hamas said on Sunday it will release Israeli-U.S. hostage Edan Alexander from the Gaza Strip as part of efforts to secure a ceasefire and reopen border crossings for aid delivery. Khalil al-Hayya, a senior Hamas official and head of the group's negotiating team, said in a statement that Hamas had been in contact with the U.S. administration in recent days and had shown "great positivity" toward mediation efforts. "A......
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