Kuwait City: President Donald Trump lauded late Sunday the release of American hostage in Gaza Edan Alexander, saying that it was a sign of good faith to the US and mediators trying to end the "brutal conflict".
According to Kuwait News Agency, in a statement on Truth Social, Trump said, "I am happy to announce that Edan Alexander, an American citizen who has been held hostage since October 2023, is coming home to his family." He added, "I am grateful to all those involved in making this monumental news happen. This was a step taken in good faith towards the United States and the efforts of the mediators -- Qatar and Egypt -- to put an end to this very brutal war and return ALL living hostages and remains to their loved ones."
Hamas announced earlier that Alexander, detained during the Al-Aqsa Flood operation on illegal settlements in Gaza envelope, would be released. Trump's statement emphasized the importance of this release as a potential catalyst for further negotiations and as a hopeful sign towards the resolution of the ongoing conflict.