Palestinians across the war-ravaged Gaza Strip marked the start of one of Islam’s most important holidays with prayers outside destroyed mosques and homes early on Friday, with little hope the war ...

Edan Alexander was 19 when he left New Jersey to serve in the Israel Defense Forces. He was released by Hamas on Monday.

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip — Hamas said Sunday that the last living American hostage in Gaza, Edan Alexander, will be released as part of efforts to establish a ceasefire, reopen crossings into the ...

DEIR AL BALAH, Gaza Strip — Hamas said Sunday that the last ... Alexander is an Israeli American soldier who grew up in New Jersey. He was abducted from his base during the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas ...