Edan Alexander grew up in Tenafly and joined the Israeli Defense Forces after graduating from Tenafly High School in 2022. Alexander was kidnapped by Hamas during its Oct. 7, 2023 invasion across southern Israel. Hamas will release the Israeli-American ...

The Tenafly High School graduate was believed to be the last living American hostage still being held by Hamas in Gaza.

Eden Alexander’s hometown came out Monday to celebrate his release from Hamas captivity more than 19 months after he was taken hostage in a sneak attack in Israel.

Hamas released a statement on May 11, saying that it would release Edan Alexander as part of efforts toward a ceasefire. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he was informed by the U.S ...

Hamas has announced the imminent release of Edan Alexander, the last known living American hostage held in Gaza. The head of Hamas’ negotiating team said they had been in contact with the US ...

You are strong. You are safe. You are home. We’ll see each other soon. I love you,” Yael Alexander said to her son.