Hamas said on Friday it plans to release the last living American hostage from Gaza.
Hamas claimed it plans to release 21-year-old Edan Alexander of New Jersey alongside the bodies of four other Americans who died while being held captive by Hamas. Hamas made the statement while it negotiates with Israel on the next phase of a ceasefire agreement. The terror group did not say when the release would take place, according to the New York Post.
There are 59 hostages still held in Gaza. Fewer than half are believed to be alive.
Hamas’ claim to release Alexander came after U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff introduced a new proposal to extend the ceasefire this week after the special envoy joined negotiations in Qatar. The proposal would extend the ceasefire by another month and included a release of hostages by Hamas and prisoners by Israel. It also included Israel lifting a two-week…
