Edan Alexander

'I want to apologize to you,' Ronen Bar tells Edan Alexander after Witkoff secures his release

"I want to apologize to you for falling into captivity also because of us, and for the fact that you were released thanks to Witkoff and not thanks to us," Bar reportedly told the freed hostage.

Gantz to Netanyahu: ‘You have opposition support, bring the hostages home now’

National Unity leader Benny Gantz says the opposition will back a hostage deal and urges Netanyahu to act swiftly: "You stand at a critical crossroads."

21/05/2025

The price of Edan Alexander’s release: Giving Hamas control of humanitarian aid

Netanyahu's office: Israel did not commit to a ceasefire or the release of any Palestinian prisoners, only to 'a safe corridor that will allow for Edan’s release.'

By PESACH WOLICKI
21/05/2025
 Likud MK Tally Gotliv speaks during a plenum session at the assembly hall of the Knesset

Hostages ‘brainwashed’ by Hamas in captivity, Likud MK says

The comment by Gotliv drew widespread condemnation, including from government ministers and coalition MKs.

Netanyahu recalls hostage delegation to Israel, smaller team to remain in Qatar

A small team will remain in Qatar to signal to the Americans that Israel is still willing to make efforts to reach a deal.

I still trust my Israeli passport because I have faith in the Israeli people

As a Jew, the fear that something might happen to you is not abstract. It’s real. And if it ever does, I would bet every dollar I have that my Israeli passport would save me.

Israel's story is not straight out of Hollywood, despite latest drama

We must remember that our story won’t end in a Hollywood illusion. It will end in resolution, mutual responsibility, and internal solidarity.

By IDIT DRUYAN OHAYON
18/05/2025

'One of our own': Tenafly High School principal reflects on Edan Alexander’s return

Principal Morrison admitted he did not know Edan well during his time as a student, but became closely connected to the family through Edan’s younger sister, who was in the class of 2024.

Home at last: Two sons, two soldiers, one homeland

The very different circumstances under which two Israeli soldiers were returned puts things in perspective and echoes Jewish values.

Terrorists dressed as women transferred Edan Alexander across Gaza, released hostage recounts

Edan Alexander described only being given seawater and dirty bread to consume during his year in captivity.

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