In this photo released by the IDF, Edan Alexander hugs a family member in Re’im, southern Israel, following his release on May 12.
See Edan Alexander's reunion with family after release from Hamas captivity

Edan Alexander, the last known living American hostage in Gaza, was released by Hamas and reunited with his family on Monday, ending an 18-month ordeal that began with the militant group’s October 7 attack.

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