Hamas releases U.S.-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander

By Daniel Estrin,

Leila Fadel

Published May 13, 2025 at 4:45 AM EDT

Hamas released dual U.S.-Israeli citizen Edan Alexander on Monday thanks to a direct deal between Hamas and the U.S. Now, the U.S. is jumpstarting talks to try to reach a ceasefire in Gaza.

Daniel Estrin

Daniel Estrin is NPR's international correspondent in Jerusalem.

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Leila Fadel

Leila Fadel is a national correspondent for NPR based in Los Angeles, covering issues of culture, diversity, and race.

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