### [2025-05-11](/feed/2025/05/11/index.md)

##### Gaza war
# Hamas agrees to release Edan Alexander, a dual American-Israeli citizen hostage, tomorrow. 




### Sources:

1. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/hamas-will-release-israeli-american-hostage-edan-alexander-group-says-2025-05-11/)

### Changes:

1. Hamas agrees to release Edan Alexander, a dual American-Israeli citizen hostage; the release is expected to take place in the coming days.  _2025-05-12 11:41:20 (First version)_
2. Hamas agrees to release Edan Alexander, a dual American-Israeli citizen hostage; the release is expected tomorrow.  _2025-05-12 13:41:34 (Update)_
2. Hamas agrees to release Edan Alexander, a dual American-Israeli citizen hostage, tomorrow.  _(Current version)_

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