Hamas to release American-Israeli hostage ahead of Trump’s Middle East visit | ABC NEWS
Hamas is slated to unconditionally release American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander in a bid to secure a Gaza ceasefire deal. The move is seen as a gesture to Washington ahead of US President Donald Trump’s visit to Saudi Arabia. The Palestinian militant group has previously expressed willingness to free all hostages for an immediate end to the Gaza war, but Israel is demanding all Hamas fighters lay down their arms.
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