1st LD Writethru: Hamas says to release Israeli-U.S. hostage on Monday

NAMPA / Xinhua

2025-05-12

GAZA, May 12 (Xinhua) -- Al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, said on Monday that it will release Israeli-U.S. hostage Edan Alexander from the Gaza Strip. Brigades spokesperson Abu Obeida issued a brief statement, stating that the decision was made by the group's leadership, without providing further details regarding the release. Khalil al-Hayya, a senior Hamas official and head of the group's negotiating team, said on Sunday th......

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