Edan Alexander, a 21-year-old from New Jersey, has been held hostage by Hamas for 464 days. His family is cautiously optimistic after the announcement of a deal that will see the release of some hostages in phases. While the first phase focuses on the release of female civilians and soldiers, children, and civilians over 50, Alexander's family is eagerly awaiting phase two, which calls for the release of remaining male hostages within 42 days.
After 15 months of being held hostage by Hamas , the family of New Jersey Native 21-year-old Edan Alexander told Alaska’s News Source they are waiting to see what happens after part of the
While phase one of the deal only includes female civilians and soldiers, children, and civilians over 50 years old — Alexander said his family is closely watching phase two. His son, who he described as a “great Jersey boy,” was 19 years old when he was taken hostage by Hamas while serving in the Israel Defense Forces.
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