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Hamas has announced the imminent release of Edan Alexander, the last known living American hostage held in Gaza.
The head of Hamas’ negotiating team said they had been in contact with the US administration “during the past few days” in talks that “showed high positivity.”
Following the communications, Hamas announced it will release Alexander as part of the steps toward a ceasefire that will see the crossings into Gaza opened and humanitarian aid brought into Gaza following an Israeli blockade that has lasted more than two months.
“The movement affirms its readiness to immediately start intensive negotiations, and make serious…
