Hamas has agreed to release Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander and the bodies of four deceased dual-national captives, marking the end of the first phase of the ceasefire deal with Israel. The details of the release, including any conditions, have not been made clear. The White House and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have not commented on the statement yet. Edan Alexander is the last living U.S. citizen held captive by Hamas, who was taken hostage during terrorist attacks in 2023. More than 48,500 people have been killed in the Gaza Strip since then. The ceasefire deal calls for the release of the remaining hostages in Hamas custody, but negotiations for the second phase have not yet begun. Israel has pushed for an extension of the first phase, demanding the release of half of the remaining hostages in return for a lasting truce. Hamas is eager to start negotiating the second phase, which would involve the release of the remaining hostages, withdrawal of Israeli forces, and ultimately an end to the war. Talks are ongoing in Doha, Qatar to maintain the ceasefire.
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