Hamas freed the last living American citizen held hostage in Gaza, following talks between the US and the group ahead of a Middle East visit by President
The US engaged with Hamas to help secure the release of Edan Alexander despite Washington designating the Iran-backed group a terrorist organization. Israel appeared to have little say over the negotiations and was informed of the outcome by the US on Sunday evening.
Trump, who has hosted Alexander’s parents at the White House multiple times, hailed his release as the first of “final steps” needed to end the war between ...