In the undated video, the man who introduces himself as Edan Alexander states he has been held in Gaza for 551 days. Alexander's family released a statement acknowledging the video that said the holiday would not be one of freedom as long as Edan and the 58 other hostages in Gaza remained in captivity. In March, Israel's military resumed its ground and aerial campaign on Gaza, abandoning the ceasefire after Hamas rejected proposals to extend the truce without ending the war.
Published at: 2025-04-12 19:49:49
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