We affirm that serious and responsible negotiations will achieve results in releasing prisoners”, Hamas noted, stressing that continuing the aggression, however, will prolong their suffering and may even kill them
Admin I Monday, May 12, 2025
GAZA, Palestine – The Islamic Resistant Movement, Hamas has released an American-Israeli soldier who was under its captivity following intervention by President Donald Trump.
In a statement, Hamas identified the Israeli-American soldier as Edam Alexander.
According to Hamas, he was released following communication with the United States as part of ongoing efforts by mediators to establish ceasefire, open the crossing and deliver aid and relief to people in Gaza.
“The Al-Qassam Brigades have just released the zionist soldier holding American citizenship, “Edan Alexander,” following communications with the U.S. administration, as part of the ongoing efforts by mediators to establish a ceasefire, open the crossings, and deliver aid and relief to our people in the Gaza Strip”, Hamas said.
Hamas added that this step comes after important discussions in which Hamas demonstrated a high degree of positivity and flexibility.
“We affirm that serious and responsible negotiations will achieve results in releasing prisoners”, Hamas noted, stressing that continuing the aggression, however, will prolong their suffering and may even kill them.
“We affirm the movement’s readiness to immediately begin negotiations aimed at reaching a comprehensive agreement for a sustainable ceasefire, the withdrawal of the occupation army, the lifting of the blockade, a prisoner exchange, and the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip”.
“We urge the Trump administration to continue its efforts to end this brutal war waged by war criminal Netanyahu against children, women, and defenseless civilians in the Gaza Strip”, Hamas added.